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M38 UWX

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

79,786 mi
Last recorded79,786 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM38 UWX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 79,786 miles

Front Tyre surface compound crazing

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 75,813 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 70,926 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 70,926 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 65,335 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 60,555 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 57,140 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 53,104 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 53,104 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 49,204 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 45,406 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 40,970 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,851 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 30,809 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 30,806 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 25,682 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 20,001 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 19,222 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 17,953 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 17,223 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 16,786 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 16,520 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 16,487 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2006 15,974 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 15,500 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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M38 UWX is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M38 UWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M38 UWX registered?

M38 UWX is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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