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P356 YPM

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

8,845 mi
Last recorded8,845 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 YPM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 8,845 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 8,838 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2025 8,198 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 7,394 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 6,945 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 6,114 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 5,527 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 4,989 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 4,752 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 4,504 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 4,403 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 4,347 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 4,302 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 4,005 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 3,801 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 3,787 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 3,723 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 3,458 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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P356 YPM is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P356 YPM, 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 P356 YPM registered?

P356 YPM is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P356 YPM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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