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P927 HBG

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,565 mi
Last recorded36,565 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP927 HBG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 36,565 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 36,564 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front TYRE 2011

Pass 11 Jul 2017 36,360 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 36,360 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 35,103 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 34,396 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,848 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 31,652 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 29,176 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,363 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 24,523 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 23,418 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 20,531 miles

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

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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P927 HBG is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P927 HBG, 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 P927 HBG registered?

P927 HBG is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 November 1996.

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