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N954 DRO

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

8,788 mi
Last recorded8,788 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN954 DRO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 8,788 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 8,362 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 8,362 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working BOTH (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2021 8,290 miles

Front Tyre has cracks appearing around sidewall.

Headlamp beam pattern slightly blurred.

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 8,275 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has cracks appearing around sidewall.

Headlamp beam pattern slightly blurred.

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 8,049 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 6,828 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 6,834 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 6,788 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 6,788 miles

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

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 5,816 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 35,043 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 35,043 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 34,639 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 34,216 miles

nsr stop bulb not working

very short rear brake travel, no bind

Fail 2 Sep 2013 34,216 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

nsr stop bulb not working

very short rear brake travel, no bind

Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,877 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 30,183 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 30,183 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 27,822 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 27,800 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 24,541 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 24,541 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 May 2008 20,669 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 17,549 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 12,906 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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N954 DRO is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 N954 DRO, 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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N954 DRO is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 30 August 1995.

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