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N550 KAE

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

12,935 mi
Last recorded12,935 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN550 KAE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 12,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases header nuts loose on one bank at upper limit (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 12,801 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 12,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 12,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2015 12,415 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 12,329 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 12,003 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 11,780 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 11,499 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 11,227 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 10,114 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 92,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 9,164 miles

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

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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N550 KAE is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N550 KAE, 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 N550 KAE registered?

N550 KAE is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 19 September 1995.

Is N550 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N550 KAE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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