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N993 DYG

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,702 mi
Last recorded41,702 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN993 DYG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 41,702 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 41,375 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 40,971 miles

Front Tyre perished

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 40,970 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 40,970 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2017 40,909 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Jan 2016 40,590 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 40,312 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 39,917 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 39,005 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2013 38,971 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2012 36,458 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,458 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,682 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 34,367 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front tyre worn uneven.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,440 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 32,440 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 28,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear number plate light not working

Pass 7 Aug 2007 24,195 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 20,006 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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N993 DYG is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N993 DYG, 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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N993 DYG is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 August 1995.

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