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N649 XKJ

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

26,989 mi
Last recorded26,989 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN649 XKJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 26,989 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 26,984 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 26,984 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 26,948 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 26,942 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 26,942 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 26,810 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 26,585 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 26,427 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 26,147 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 25,085 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 24,085 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 23,310 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 21,944 miles

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

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 18,847 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 16,540 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 15,087 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 13,643 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 13,635 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 13,421 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 13,416 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 12,448 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 10,988 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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N649 XKJ is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N649 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.

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What year was N649 XKJ registered?

N649 XKJ is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 October 1995.

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