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P209 EOM

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,319 mi
Last recorded22,319 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 EOM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 22,319 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 21,895 miles

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2021 21,806 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 21,798 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 21,451 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,093 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,071 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 17,252 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2008 17,252 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 16,907 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 16,087 miles

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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P209 EOM is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P209 EOM, 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 P209 EOM registered?

P209 EOM is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P209 EOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P209 EOM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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