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P598 BBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

17,514 mi
Last recorded17,514 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP598 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 17,514 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 16,685 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 16,538 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 16,290 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 15,892 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 15,572 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 15,572 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 15,058 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 110/80/18 bt45 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 14,188 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 13,635 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 12,396 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 10,924 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 9,710 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 9,710 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 8,626 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 7,266 miles

front tyre nearly at wear limit.

rear at wear limit .

Pass 22 Jun 2010 5,867 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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P598 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P598 BBC, 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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P598 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P598 BBC safe to buy?

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