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N980 PUT

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

16,490 mi
Last recorded16,490 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN980 PUT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 16,490 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 15,124 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 13,523 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 13,263 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 11,809 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 10,640 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 10,211 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 9,951 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 9,206 miles

front tyre showing age cracking on side walls

Pass 21 Mar 2009 7,784 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 7,784 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 6,942 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 6,911 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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N980 PUT is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 N980 PUT, 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 N980 PUT registered?

N980 PUT is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 December 1995.

Is N980 PUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N980 PUT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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