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N601 FLC

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

66,980 mi
Last recorded66,980 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN601 FLC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 66,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 66,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 66,974 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 66,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 66,879 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 66,289 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 65,228 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion r/h (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,063 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

rear outer brake pad extremely thin

Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,082 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 63,749 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 63,586 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 63,180 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 63,037 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,719 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 62,276 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 59,362 miles

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

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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N601 FLC is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N601 FLC, 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 N601 FLC registered?

N601 FLC is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 August 1995.

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