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N795 YOE

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

31,052 mi
Last recorded31,052 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN795 YOE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 31,052 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 30,991 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 30,713 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 30,558 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 29,917 miles

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 28,682 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

both front forks are pitting

Pass 21 Mar 2019 28,053 miles

slight corrosion to front forks

Pass 29 Mar 2018 26,565 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 26,558 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 25,459 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 23,040 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,770 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 21,909 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 20,677 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 19,614 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 19,607 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 18,883 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 17,955 miles

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

front tyre is slightly perished in the tread

Pass 1 Sep 2008 17,076 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 15,541 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 15,541 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,320 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 12,582 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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N795 YOE is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 N795 YOE, 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 N795 YOE registered?

N795 YOE is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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