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N559 RTA

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,439 mi
Last recorded5,439 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN559 RTA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 5,439 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 5,439 miles

All direction indicators not working Not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2012 4,529 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 3,528 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 1,688 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 33 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

only one bulb illuminating on rear light

Fail 11 Jun 2008 18 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

only one bulb illuminating on rear light

Pass 6 Jun 2006 16,072 miles

sticker on exhaust ?

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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N559 RTA is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N559 RTA, 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 N559 RTA registered?

N559 RTA is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N559 RTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N559 RTA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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