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P502 EPY

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,274 mi
Last recorded6,274 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 EPY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2022 6,274 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 6,268 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 5,980 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 5,873 miles

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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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P502 EPY is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P502 EPY, 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 P502 EPY registered?

P502 EPY is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is P502 EPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P502 EPY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P502 EPY have outstanding finance?

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