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P742 YGC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Grey Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,960 mi
Last recorded18,960 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP742 YGC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 18,960 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 18,932 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 18,928 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2023 18,691 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 18,363 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 18,302 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 17,843 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 17,840 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 17,396 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 17,186 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 16,695 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 15,977 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 15,241 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 15,241 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 14,635 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 14,635 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 13,732 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 13,732 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 25,790 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 24,191 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 22,578 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,404 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 18,702 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 18,702 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 16,564 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 14,062 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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P742 YGC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Grey with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P742 YGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P742 YGC registered?

P742 YGC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P742 YGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P742 YGC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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