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P620 BBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,329 mi
Last recorded47,329 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP620 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 47,329 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 47,245 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 44,202 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 42,919 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 40,199 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 36,173 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 30,585 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2011 30,585 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2010 26,953 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 22,375 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 18,231 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 17,065 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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P620 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P620 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 P620 BBC registered?

P620 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P620 BBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P620 BBC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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