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N95 DWX

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,953 mi
Last recorded32,953 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN95 DWX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 32,953 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 32,721 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 32,326 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 32,010 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 31,810 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 31,625 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 31,625 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 31,323 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 31,224 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 31,157 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 31,157 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 31,096 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 31,096 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 31,008 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 30,975 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 30,975 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 30,933 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 30,891 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 30,760 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,531 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 23,586 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 20,093 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 18,161 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 12,298 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 12,298 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2005 10,748 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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N95 DWX is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N95 DWX, 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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N95 DWX is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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