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N974 PYF

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,730 mi
Last recorded52,730 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN974 PYF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 52,730 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 52,724 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 52,716 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 52,595 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 52,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 51,808 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 51,587 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 51,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Front tyre pressure appears low

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,372 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,936 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 50,923 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 22 May 2014 50,902 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Fail 2 May 2014 50,892 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 50,846 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 50,846 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 50,019 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 49,101 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 47,442 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,442 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 44,858 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 41,182 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 41,182 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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N974 PYF is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N974 PYF, 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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N974 PYF is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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