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P424 JKM

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,801 mi
Last recorded37,801 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP424 JKM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 37,801 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 37,758 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 37,655 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 37,268 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 36,711 miles

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

r/h rear stop light bulb not working

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2014 36,416 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 36,285 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 36,156 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 36,074 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,039 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,552 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,660 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 33,660 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 32,463 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 30,875 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2005 30,875 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear 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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P424 JKM is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P424 JKM, 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 P424 JKM registered?

P424 JKM is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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