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P599 BBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,481 mi
Last recorded35,481 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 35,481 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 35,474 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 35,468 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 35,340 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 35,333 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 35,297 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2017 35,260 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 35,217 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 35,167 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 35,133 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 35,104 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 35,061 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,027 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 34,976 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,935 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 34,935 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 34,916 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 34,909 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 34,153 miles

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

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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P599 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P599 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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P599 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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