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P860 YSO

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

21,594 mi
Last recorded21,594 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP860 YSO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 21,594 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 20,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 19,771 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 19,324 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 18,581 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 17,698 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 16,756 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 14,786 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 13,553 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 12,419 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 11,380 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 11,288 miles

bolt missing from nearside exhaust silencer support bracket

Pass 7 May 2013 11,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 May 2012 11,094 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 10,795 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 10,488 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 10,431 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 10,251 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 9,938 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 9,543 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 9,543 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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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P860 YSO is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P860 YSO, 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 P860 YSO registered?

P860 YSO is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P860 YSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P860 YSO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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