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N514 ORY

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,698 mi
Last recorded32,698 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN514 ORY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 32,698 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,594 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

REAR POSITION LAMP BULB NOT WOKRING BUT 50% OFF LAMP IS LIT

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 32,458 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2014 32,458 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 32,400 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 32,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 32,185 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 32,185 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 31,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 31,280 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 31,280 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,018 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 31,018 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 30,206 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 30,206 miles

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

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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N514 ORY is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N514 ORY, 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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N514 ORY is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 5 December 1995.

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