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P479 RWU

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

33,659 mi
Last recorded33,659 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 RWU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 33,659 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 30,299 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 27,820 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 27,031 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 26,560 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 26,559 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 26,362 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 25,968 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 25,964 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 25,555 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 25,032 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 24,761 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 24,499 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 24,045 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 23,417 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 22,832 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 22,384 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 21,631 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,858 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,924 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 18,984 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 17,927 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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P479 RWU is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P479 RWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P479 RWU registered?

P479 RWU is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P479 RWU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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