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P802 EEW

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,344 mi
Last recorded22,344 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP802 EEW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2026 22,344 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 22,059 miles

Both tyres under inflated

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2024 21,188 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 20,120 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 18,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 17,636 miles

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

both tyres under inflated

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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P802 EEW is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P802 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 P802 EEW registered?

P802 EEW is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 September 1996.

Is P802 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P802 EEW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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