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N471 FKJ

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

29,550 mi
Last recorded29,550 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN471 FKJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 29,550 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 29,548 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 25,774 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 25,774 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 18,406 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 18,406 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 18,339 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 12,768 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 12,768 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 11,734 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 11,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 11,124 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 9,133 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 4,688 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 May 2007 4,688 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 May 2006 3,945 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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N471 FKJ is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N471 FKJ, 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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N471 FKJ is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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