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M403 KNR

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,963 mi
Last recorded29,963 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM403 KNR
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 29,963 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 29,959 miles

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2025 29,624 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 27,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front wheel bearings slightly rough

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 27,082 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 26,600 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 26,257 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 25,375 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 22,968 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 22,954 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 21,066 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 21,066 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 20,440 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 19,567 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 18,980 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 18,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 17,714 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 17,222 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,516 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 16,206 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 15,773 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 15,461 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 14,425 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 11,561 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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M403 KNR is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M403 KNR, 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 M403 KNR registered?

M403 KNR is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 8 March 1995.

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