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N477 KYS

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,233 mi
Last recorded24,233 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN477 KYS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 24,233 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 24,142 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 24,043 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 23,911 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front fork stanchion seal weeping oil

Fail 14 Apr 2022 23,893 miles

Stop lamp not working For front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front fork stanchion seal weeping oil

Pass 15 Apr 2021 23,653 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 23,302 miles

rear footpegs removed

Pass 10 Jul 2018 22,746 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 22,148 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 21,379 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 20,414 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 19,905 miles

bad oil leak at engin

Pass 5 Jul 2013 19,502 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 19,333 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 18,943 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 18,925 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 18,512 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 18,494 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 17,912 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Jul 2008 17,000 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 15,982 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 14,338 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 12,289 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 12,289 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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N477 KYS is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N477 KYS, 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 N477 KYS registered?

N477 KYS is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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