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P492 KSX

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

15,406 mi
Last recorded15,406 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 KSX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 15,406 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 15,072 miles

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 14,767 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 14,767 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2022 14,533 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 14,281 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 13,191 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 13,191 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 12,556 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 12,237 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 12,237 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 11,641 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 11,235 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 11,235 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 10,630 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 9,726 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 9,726 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 9,208 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 92,008 miles

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

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 8,834 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 8,834 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 8,697 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 8,528 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 7,999 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 7,721 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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P492 KSX is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P492 KSX, 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 P492 KSX registered?

P492 KSX is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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