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P248 PGT

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,191 mi
Last recorded19,191 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 PGT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 19,191 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 19,153 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 19,104 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 18,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 18,222 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 17,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 16,972 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 16,336 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 15,857 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 15,312 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 15,049 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 14,588 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 13,987 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 13,088 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 12,671 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 12,671 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 12,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 11,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 11,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 11,415 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 10,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 10,265 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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P248 PGT is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 P248 PGT, 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 P248 PGT registered?

P248 PGT is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is P248 PGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P248 PGT shows 22 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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