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N969 FLM

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

14,899 mi
Last recorded14,899 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN969 FLM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 14,899 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 14,795 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 13,806 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 11,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2021 9,140 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 8,820 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 8,820 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 8,124 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 7,053 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 7,041 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 7,041 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 6,961 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 6,917 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 6,841 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 6,774 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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N969 FLM is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N969 FLM, 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 N969 FLM registered?

N969 FLM is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 August 1995.

Is N969 FLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N969 FLM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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