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N940 LPN

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

47,102 mi
Last recorded47,102 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN940 LPN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 47,102 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 46,892 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 46,462 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 46,462 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 46,452 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 46,053 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 44,080 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 42,187 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 40,839 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 40,830 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 39,969 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 38,885 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,223 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 38,223 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 37,293 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 36,098 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 35,285 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,954 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 34,954 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 33,304 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 32,453 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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N940 LPN is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N940 LPN, 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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What year was N940 LPN registered?

N940 LPN is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 14 August 1995.

Is N940 LPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N940 LPN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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