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P675 ONG

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

11,532 mi
Last recorded11,532 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP675 ONG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 11,532 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 11,199 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 10,745 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 10,338 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 9,706 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 9,706 miles

Headlamp aim too low adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake caliper insecure secured during test (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 9,053 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 8,823 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 8,283 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 7,836 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 7,836 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 7,550 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 7,220 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 6,555 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 6,511 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 6,508 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 6,508 miles

Plate brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.B2a)

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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P675 ONG is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P675 ONG, 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 P675 ONG registered?

P675 ONG is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 November 1996.

Is P675 ONG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P675 ONG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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