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N34 HNP

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

28,460 mi
Last recorded28,460 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN34 HNP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 28,460 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 28,460 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 26,935 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 26,935 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 26,867 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 26,852 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 25,667 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 25,667 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 25,586 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 25,542 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 24,334 miles

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

number plate light not working

Pass 11 Aug 2016 24,264 miles

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

Number plate light not working.

Fail 3 Aug 2016 24,260 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Number plate light not working.

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 23,434 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 23,344 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 21,989 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 19,165 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 15,901 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 15,901 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 11,145 miles

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 11 May 2010 11,127 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 9,532 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 May 2008 8,950 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 8,919 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 7,993 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 7,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 7,341 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 7,322 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2006 7,322 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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N34 HNP is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 N34 HNP, 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 N34 HNP registered?

N34 HNP is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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