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P689 BBC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,638 mi
Last recorded38,638 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP689 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 38,638 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 38,638 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 37,791 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 36,996 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 36,952 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 36,591 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 36,589 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (3.2.B3a)

Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 36,582 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 35,619 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,057 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 19,452 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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P689 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P689 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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P689 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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