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N641 BHJ

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Brown Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

28,807 mi
Last recorded28,807 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN641 BHJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 28,807 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 28,789 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 27,990 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 26,696 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 25,547 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 25,547 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 23,876 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 22,162 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 19,327 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 19,327 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 16,225 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 13,424 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 9,834 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Pass 12 May 2011 9,834 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 6,707 miles

horn poor with out motor running

stone in rear tyre, may expose ply or cord if removed, tyre close to wear limit

Fail 21 May 2010 6,707 miles

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

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

stone pushed into rear tyre, may expose ply or cord if removed. tyre close to wear limit advise replace

Pass 30 May 2009 3,212 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 3,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 21 May 2008 696 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 4,564 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 1,629 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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N641 BHJ is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Brown with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N641 BHJ, 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 N641 BHJ registered?

N641 BHJ is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N641 BHJ safe to buy?

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