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P613 BBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

8,848 mi
Last recorded8,848 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP613 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 8,848 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 8,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 8,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 8,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 May 2023 8,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 8,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 8,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 8,083 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 7,961 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 7,821 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 7,612 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 7,567 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 7,535 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 7,385 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 7,138 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 6,396 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 6,352 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 6,134 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 5,093 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 4,908 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 4,869 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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P613 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P613 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 P613 BBC registered?

P613 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P613 BBC safe to buy?

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