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M401 XCK

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,646 mi
Last recorded30,646 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM401 XCK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 30,646 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 30,242 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 29,145 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 29,142 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 27,033 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 24,449 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 21,279 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 21,264 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 19,208 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 18,387 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 17,126 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 14,981 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 14,966 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light on front brake (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 13,063 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 11,760 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 11,127 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 9,948 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 8,153 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 6,343 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 4,092 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 3,776 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 3,752 miles

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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M401 XCK is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M401 XCK, 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 M401 XCK registered?

M401 XCK is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 27 July 1995.

Is M401 XCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M401 XCK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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