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N865 TBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,185 mi
Last recorded13,185 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN865 TBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 13,185 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 12,793 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 12,636 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 12,471 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 38,418 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 11,605 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 10,832 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 10,812 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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N865 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 17,177 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N865 TBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N865 TBC registered?

N865 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N865 TBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N865 TBC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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