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P611 BBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,743 mi
Last recorded61,743 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP611 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 61,743 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 60,864 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2016 59,842 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 59,831 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure lower pivot excessively worn (3.2.A1j)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 59,186 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 57,589 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 55,509 miles

fuel tank tap damp

front brake disc worn and brake pads low

front tyre wearing close to legal limit

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

slight exhaust blow rear box

Pass 13 Sep 2012 52,713 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

exhaust stystem rusty,damaged and slight blow

fuel tap damp

rear mudgaurd cracked

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2012 52,703 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

exhaust stystem rusty,damaged and slight blow

fuel tap damp

rear mudgaurd cracked

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,405 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 50,372 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,234 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 47,224 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 44,632 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 44,632 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 44,330 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 44,317 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

rigth hand switch assembly is not as secure as it could be

Pass 12 Sep 2005 44,303 miles

front brake a bit spongy

Fail 11 Aug 2005 44,294 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2005 44,282 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P611 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P611 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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P611 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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