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P605 BBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,935 mi
Last recorded21,935 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 21,935 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2024 21,878 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 21,711 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear on 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2022 21,520 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 21,147 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 21,142 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 21,094 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 20,828 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 20,669 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 20,655 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 20,142 miles

Nearside Oil leak slight misting on engine case ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 18,457 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 17,739 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 17,359 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 17,268 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 17,040 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 16,850 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 16,326 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 16,326 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 15,707 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 14,683 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 14,248 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2006 14,248 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2005 13,062 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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P605 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P605 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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What year was P605 BBC registered?

P605 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P605 BBC safe to buy?

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