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P565 CVO

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

28,839 mi
Last recorded28,839 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP565 CVO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 28,839 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 28,527 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 28,005 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 27,684 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 27,258 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 26,967 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 26,600 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 25,728 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 25,424 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 25,117 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 24,982 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 24,252 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 23,913 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 23,904 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,521 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,701 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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P565 CVO is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P565 CVO, 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 P565 CVO registered?

P565 CVO is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P565 CVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P565 CVO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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