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N535 DKN

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,193 mi
Last recorded23,193 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN535 DKN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 23,193 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 22,551 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 22,454 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 22,330 miles

front tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2012 22,117 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 22,117 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 29 May 2009 22,113 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 22,106 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,718 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 18,346 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 17,323 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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N535 DKN is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 17,177 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 N535 DKN, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N535 DKN registered?

N535 DKN is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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