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P968 PFB

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

26,527 mi
Last recorded26,527 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 PFB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 26,527 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 26,356 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 26,356 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2024 25,047 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 23,003 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 20,219 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 20,203 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 19,911 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 19,911 miles

Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 19,482 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 19,463 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2013 18,259 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 17,417 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 16,255 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 13,314 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 13,309 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 11,056 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 9,989 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 9,852 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 9,849 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

nail in rear tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2005 8,227 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 8,227 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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P968 PFB is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P968 PFB, 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 P968 PFB registered?

P968 PFB is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 October 1996.

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