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SSS 10N

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

15,094 mi
Last recorded15,094 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSS 10N
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 15,094 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 15,094 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 14,623 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 14,623 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 14,142 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 14,142 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 13,715 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 13,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 13,268 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 13,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 12,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 11,717 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 11,692 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 10,913 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 10,067 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear tyre cracked

Fail 17 May 2016 10,067 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear tyre cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2015 9,584 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 9,255 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 9,050 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2013 9,050 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2012 8,730 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 8,356 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 8,356 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 7,617 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 7,596 miles

Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 6,512 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 6,512 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 5,712 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 4,731 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 4,691 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 4,637 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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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SSS 10N is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 SSS 10N, 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 SSS 10N registered?

SSS 10N is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 5 April 1995.

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