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P881 HYC

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,782 mi
Last recorded28,782 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP881 HYC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 28,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight contamination on front brake disc (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy rear boxes noisey (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 28,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 28,268 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 28,266 miles

Road spring so insecure that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected spring adjustment loose (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2020 27,831 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 27,054 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 27,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both leaking onto brake disc (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel cap ineffective no seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 26,596 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 25,945 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 25,126 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 24,819 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 24,817 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 24,698 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 24,698 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 20,567 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 20,567 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Sep 2007 13,319 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 13,268 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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P881 HYC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 P881 HYC, 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 P881 HYC registered?

P881 HYC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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