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N894 SJF

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

13,837 mi
Last recorded13,837 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN894 SJF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 13,837 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 13,775 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 13,613 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 13,613 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 13,606 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 13,332 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 13,053 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 13,053 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 12,734 miles

engine smokes on start up

Pass 26 Apr 2016 12,317 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 11,978 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

rear brake lamp switch requires adjustment

Pass 21 Mar 2013 11,730 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 11,543 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 10,987 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 10,251 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 9,262 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 7,756 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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N894 SJF is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N894 SJF, 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 N894 SJF registered?

N894 SJF is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N894 SJF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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