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P621 BBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

13,672 mi
Last recorded13,672 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP621 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 13,672 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 13,353 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 12,141 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 11,854 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 11,489 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 11,342 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 11,285 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 11,067 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 10,607 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 10,607 miles

Offside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 9,961 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 9,961 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 8,859 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 8,490 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 7,759 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 5,775 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 4,065 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 2,786 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 2,637 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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P621 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P621 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 P621 BBC registered?

P621 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P621 BBC safe to buy?

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