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N953 HNK

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

9,371 mi
Last recorded9,371 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN953 HNK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 9,371 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 9,349 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 9,065 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 8,887 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 8,380 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 8,046 miles

Rear small cracks on sidewalls

Pass 1 Feb 2014 7,747 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 7,092 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 7,092 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 5,634 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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N953 HNK is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N953 HNK, 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 N953 HNK registered?

N953 HNK is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N953 HNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N953 HNK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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