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N378 VBU

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,850 mi
Last recorded18,850 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN378 VBU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 18,850 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 18,811 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent spoke bent in front wheel (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative r/h tell tale inop (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 18,811 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent spoke bent in front wheel (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative r/h tell tale inop (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 18,794 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 18,727 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 18,715 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 18,529 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 18,322 miles

Indicator tell tale not working

Rear Tyre marked tubeless fitment only

Pass 29 Apr 2014 17,641 miles

Direction indicator tell tale does not work but indicators are visible to rider

Front brake lever has reduced amount of reserve travel

Rear tyre marked tubless fitment only but has an inner tube fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2013 16,038 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 12,740 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not working

Pass 21 Feb 2012 12,740 miles

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

Indicator tell tale not working

Fail 2 Mar 2011 9,438 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Numbber late lamp not working

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 9,438 miles

Numbber late lamp not working

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 6,645 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 6,645 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 27,625 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 24,680 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 21,195 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 17,059 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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N378 VBU is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N378 VBU, 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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N378 VBU is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 August 1995.

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