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N880 GRL

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,088 mi
Last recorded17,088 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN880 GRL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 May 2026 17,088 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 16,684 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2024 16,254 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 16,144 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 16,139 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,937 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 15,813 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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N880 GRL is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N880 GRL, 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 N880 GRL registered?

N880 GRL is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 September 1995.

Is N880 GRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N880 GRL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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