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P788 EEW

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,254 mi
Last recorded45,254 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 EEW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 45,254 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Footrest slightly loose retaining clip loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 42,448 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 42,448 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 39,954 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 39,224 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 37,296 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 34,497 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 33,866 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 33,858 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2018 31,998 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 31,257 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 31,248 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 31,244 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 28,795 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 28,311 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 27,007 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 26,952 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 26,684 miles

Battery U/S

Brake fluid around clutch and front brake master cylinders, but do not apear to be leaking

Front brake pipes expand under pressure, causing lever to have more movement than expected, however brakes work within MOT standards

Number plate light not illuminating

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 25,506 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 23,111 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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P788 EEW is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P788 EEW, 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 P788 EEW registered?

P788 EEW is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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