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P281 KYA

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,123 mi
Last recorded42,123 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 KYA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 42,123 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 39,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 39,282 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 39,101 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 38,932 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 38,728 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 38,129 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,978 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 36,977 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,735 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 34,244 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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P281 KYA is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon 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 P281 KYA, 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 P281 KYA registered?

P281 KYA is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P281 KYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 KYA 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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