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N23 EEH

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

31,583 mi
Last recorded31,583 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 EEH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 31,583 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 31,237 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 30,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 30,301 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose slight damage (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 29,996 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front foot rest damaged

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 29,952 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 29,952 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 29,770 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 19 Jul 2018 29,283 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 29,095 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 29,093 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 28,496 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 28,493 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 28,092 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 25,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 22,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

number plate light not working

Pass 3 Aug 2011 20,264 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 20,262 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 18,594 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

n/s drivers foot rest damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2010 18,594 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

n/s drivers foot rest damaged

no plate illuminating lamp not working

Pass 31 Jul 2009 16,736 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 16,063 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 15,259 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 14,286 miles

no plate illuminating light not working

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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N23 EEH is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N23 EEH, 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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N23 EEH is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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