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N659 BHJ

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,257 mi
Last recorded8,257 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN659 BHJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2024 8,257 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 7,956 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 7,654 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 7,149 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 7,103 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 7,009 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 6,721 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 6,721 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 6,564 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 6,150 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 5,888 miles

rear drive chain loose , requires adjustment

Pass 18 Aug 2011 5,809 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 5,251 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 4,489 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 3,886 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 2,802 miles

numberplate bulb not working

Pass 12 May 2006 2,530 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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N659 BHJ is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N659 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 N659 BHJ registered?

N659 BHJ is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 18 September 1995.

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