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P517 BPA

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

20,338 mi
Last recorded20,338 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 BPA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 20,338 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 19,865 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 19,729 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 19,414 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 17,719 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 17,719 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 16,984 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wereing in a add shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2016 16,392 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 16,130 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 May 2011 15,439 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 14,964 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 13,660 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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P517 BPA is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P517 BPA, 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 P517 BPA registered?

P517 BPA is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 4 September 1996.

Is P517 BPA safe to buy?

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