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N479 OYM

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Grey Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

24,887 mi
Last recorded24,887 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN479 OYM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 24,887 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 24,476 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 24,114 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 23,948 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 23,402 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 23,075 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 22,709 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 22,709 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 22,184 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 21,510 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 21,510 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 21,125 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 20,110 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 20,050 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 19,802 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 May 2013 19,802 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 19,787 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 19,787 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 19,787 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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N479 OYM is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Grey with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N479 OYM, 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 N479 OYM registered?

N479 OYM is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 25 September 1995.

Is N479 OYM safe to buy?

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