CarVerify

Free Car Check

N648 BHJ

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

14,551 mi
Last recorded14,551 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN648 BHJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 14,551 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 11,513 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 11,513 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 10,824 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 7,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 7,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 5,686 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 5,686 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 3,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 7 miles

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

Front Upper forks slightly corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork dust seal (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 7 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Upper forks slightly corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork dust seal (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2014 26,948 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 26,948 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 25,958 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 25,958 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 25,442 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 25,442 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 25,100 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 23,838 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
Full Triumph Thunderbird reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N648 BHJ is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N648 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N648 BHJ?

You can check the full history of N648 BHJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N648 BHJ registered?

N648 BHJ is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N648 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N648 BHJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N648 BHJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N648 BHJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.