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N138 FNK

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,368 mi
Last recorded18,368 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 FNK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 18,368 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 18,111 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 17,727 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 17,727 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2023 17,139 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 16,526 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 14,075 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 14,050 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 21 Sep 2012 14,028 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 13,930 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 13,727 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 13,727 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside 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 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 13,527 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 13,391 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 13,156 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 12,663 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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N138 FNK is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N138 FNK, 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 N138 FNK registered?

N138 FNK is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 November 1995.

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