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T839 SOU

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,044 mi
Last recorded14,044 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT839 SOU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 14,044 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 13,597 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 12,732 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 11,818 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 May 2012 11,818 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 10,754 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 9,789 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 8,313 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 7,043 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 6,029 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 5,940 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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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T839 SOU is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T839 SOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T839 SOU registered?

T839 SOU is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is T839 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T839 SOU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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