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N36 KAM

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,142 mi
Last recorded35,142 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN36 KAM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 35,142 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 34,779 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 34,128 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 33,799 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 33,770 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

speedo bulb fails to illuminate with other lights

Pass 26 May 2018 33,143 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 32,871 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 32,186 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 32,144 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 30,251 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,190 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 30,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 30,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,702 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front brake hose mounting point insecure

rear brake brace bar has slight movement at the bolts.

slight binding on front brake

Fail 31 Mar 2012 29,699 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

front brake hose mounting point insecure

rear brake brace bar has slight movement at the bolts.

slight binding on front brake

Pass 4 Apr 2011 29,360 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 29,360 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2009 27,369 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 27,369 miles

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,129 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 24,497 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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N36 KAM is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N36 KAM, 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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N36 KAM is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 20 October 1995.

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