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N618 XKJ

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

13,887 mi
Last recorded13,887 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN618 XKJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 13,887 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 13,611 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 13,599 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 13,419 miles

both handle bar grips are cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2020 13,329 miles

Handle bar grips cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2019 13,244 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 13,147 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 12,951 miles

Rear Tyre is slightly perished

Pass 22 Sep 2016 12,805 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 12,502 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 12,338 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 11,935 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 11,668 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 11,536 miles

Rear tyre side wall perished / split

Pass 2 Oct 2010 11,376 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 11,118 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 10,872 miles

slight cracking of side wall of rear tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2008 10,872 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

slight cracking of side wall of rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2007 10,719 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Sep 2006 10,261 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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N618 XKJ is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N618 XKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N618 XKJ registered?

N618 XKJ is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N618 XKJ safe to buy?

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