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N157 OYF

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

25,774 mi
Last recorded25,774 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 OYF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 25,774 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 25,749 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 25,716 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 25,406 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 25,100 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 24,861 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 24,107 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 23,918 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 23,389 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 22,951 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 22,951 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 21,934 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,808 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,962 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 18,703 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 16,661 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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N157 OYF is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N157 OYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N157 OYF registered?

N157 OYF is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 22 November 1995.

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