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N785 DTR

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

29,082 mi
Last recorded29,082 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN785 DTR
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 29,082 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable slightly bent and misaligned (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

oil leak from front sprocket housing, may be chain.

Pass 26 Oct 2024 26,931 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear only one of two rear tail light bulbs working

beam deflector fitted

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2024 26,931 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear only one of two rear tail light bulbs working

beam deflector fitted

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2023 25,620 miles

engine leaking oil

Fail 7 Nov 2023 25,617 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

engine leaking oil

Pass 26 Nov 2022 25,004 miles

slight oil leak engine

Pass 2 Sep 2021 23,858 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 23,854 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 23,656 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 22,776 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 22,381 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 22,322 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 20,900 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 20,889 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 19,679 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 18,119 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 16,501 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 15,023 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 1,070 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 198 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 1 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 1 miles

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)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2007 22,353 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 21,512 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 21,485 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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N785 DTR is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 N785 DTR, 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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N785 DTR is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 August 1995.

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