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N401 TRW

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,831 mi
Last recorded55,831 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN401 TRW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 55,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 55,823 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect linkage or damper seized NO DAMPING AT ALL (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 55,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 55,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also corrosion on disk (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight links in chain (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 55,160 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also corrosion on disk (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 49,950 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 45,212 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 45,206 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking carburetors (7.2.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 38,908 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 32,365 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 32,173 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,501 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,164 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 30,296 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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N401 TRW is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N401 TRW, 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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N401 TRW is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 18 October 1995.

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