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N213 AKK

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

24,758 mi
Last recorded24,758 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN213 AKK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 24,758 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 24,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 24,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 24,332 miles

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

lower yoke bolts icorrect and not tight

Fail 9 Mar 2023 24,332 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

lower yoke bolts icorrect and not tight

Pass 5 Nov 2020 23,546 miles

Front Upper Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened upper fork stanchions corroding out of sweep area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 22,488 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 22,299 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 22,278 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 21,916 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 21,882 miles

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

small split in rear tyre

Fail 3 May 2011 21,882 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

small split in rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2010 19,963 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 17,285 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 15,851 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 15,008 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 12,172 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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N213 AKK is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N213 AKK, 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 N213 AKK registered?

N213 AKK is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 November 1995.

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