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N900 PAD

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

21,036 mi
Last recorded21,036 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN900 PAD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 21,036 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 20,237 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 19,352 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 18,878 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 18,639 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 18,639 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 17,802 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 17,297 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 16,427 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 16,419 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 16,407 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 16,046 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 15,645 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 15,216 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 May 2007 15,216 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 May 2006 14,791 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 14,792 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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N900 PAD 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 N900 PAD, 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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N900 PAD is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N900 PAD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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