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N651 NAV

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,388 mi
Last recorded16,388 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN651 NAV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 16,388 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 15,765 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 14,320 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 12,342 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 12,342 miles

Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 8,775 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 6,841 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 6,246 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 5,878 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 5,764 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 5,764 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 5,030 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 5,026 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear 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 17 May 2013 4,053 miles

Offside rear position lamp bulb not working

Pass 13 Jun 2012 3,208 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2009 3,023 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

advise replacement number plate

Fail 7 Oct 2009 3,023 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

advise replacement number plate

Pass 17 Mar 2007 2,813 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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N651 NAV is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N651 NAV, 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 N651 NAV registered?

N651 NAV is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 18 August 1995.

Is N651 NAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N651 NAV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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