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M422 LAY

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,022 mi
Last recorded25,022 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM422 LAY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 25,022 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 23,608 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 23,535 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 23,298 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 22,783 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 22,783 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Standard horn fitted during testing (7.7 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 22,591 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 22,301 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 22,096 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 22,096 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 21,949 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 21,821 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 21,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 20,783 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 20,783 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 20,204 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 20,200 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2010 20,140 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 19,707 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,127 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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M422 LAY is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue 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 M422 LAY, 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 M422 LAY registered?

M422 LAY is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 June 1995.

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