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P425 HBD

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

15,986 mi
Last recorded15,986 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 HBD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 15,986 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 15,939 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 15,808 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 15,707 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 15,554 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 15,339 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 14,851 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 14,753 miles

drive chain in a poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2015 14,643 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 14,619 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 14,284 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 14,246 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 14,111 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 13,864 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 13,639 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Jun 2008 13,411 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 13,411 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 13,239 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 12,792 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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P425 HBD is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P425 HBD, 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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P425 HBD is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P425 HBD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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