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N113 SWK

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,886 mi
Last recorded21,886 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN113 SWK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 21,886 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 21,819 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 21,706 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 21,617 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 21,603 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 21,389 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 21,192 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 20,585 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 20,341 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 19,706 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 19,490 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 19,018 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 19,018 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 18,856 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2008 18,815 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 18,774 miles

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 18,774 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 18,271 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 18,271 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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N113 SWK is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1995 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 18,110 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 N113 SWK, 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 31 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N113 SWK registered?

N113 SWK is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 August 1995.

Is N113 SWK safe to buy?

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