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P636 BBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,447 mi
Last recorded38,447 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP636 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 38,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 38,230 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 36,998 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 35,791 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 35,791 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 35,057 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 35,057 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Both front and rear (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 33,531 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 32,136 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 30,291 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 28,615 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 28,502 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 30,406 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 24,459 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 20,523 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 18,694 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 17,730 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,645 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 14,630 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 14,630 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 14,444 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 13,918 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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P636 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P636 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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P636 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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