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P872 YSO

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,203 mi
Last recorded16,203 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP872 YSO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 16,203 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 16,184 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 16,183 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 15,765 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 15,071 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 15,071 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 14,049 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 13,435 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 13,409 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 13,381 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2011 12,577 miles

number plate light not working although not part of test.

Pass 6 May 2010 11,841 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 11,063 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 7,792 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 6,300 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 6,177 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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P872 YSO is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P872 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 P872 YSO registered?

P872 YSO is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P872 YSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P872 YSO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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