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P662 BPF

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,988 mi
Last recorded59,988 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP662 BPF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 59,988 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 58,957 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 55,629 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 52,520 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil *** close to failure*** (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 52,517 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil *** close to failure*** (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 48,043 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 43,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 43,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 39,729 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 35,657 miles

number pl;ate light inoperative

Pass 24 May 2017 32,246 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 32,227 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 160/80/16 (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 May 2016 28,428 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 28,428 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 28,428 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

lh riders footrest partially broken

Pass 13 May 2015 24,412 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 23,160 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 21,434 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 21,422 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,198 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 20,582 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 19,812 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 19,593 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 19,206 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,370 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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P662 BPF is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P662 BPF, 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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P662 BPF is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 November 1996.

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