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M368 SSS

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,595 mi
Last recorded18,595 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM368 SSS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 18,595 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 16,173 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 13,423 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 11,347 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 9,638 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 9,638 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 9,171 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 9,167 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 8,896 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

chain needs greased and adjusted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 8,896 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

chain needs greased and adjusted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 8,743 miles

Coolant leak

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 8,405 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 8,261 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 May 2011 8,125 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 8,070 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 7,423 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 7,597 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 1 May 2008 7,423 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 6,710 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 6,126 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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M368 SSS is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M368 SSS, 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 M368 SSS registered?

M368 SSS is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 25 April 1995.

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