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P546 LRK

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,450 mi
Last recorded44,450 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP546 LRK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 44,450 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 44,170 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 44,159 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 44,042 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jul 2020 43,879 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 43,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 43,562 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 43,562 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 42,854 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,433 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 40,433 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 39,380 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 39,380 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,328 miles

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

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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P546 LRK is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P546 LRK, 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 P546 LRK registered?

P546 LRK is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 4 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P546 LRK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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