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M427 VNU

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

10,821 mi
Last recorded10,821 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM427 VNU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 10,821 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 10,352 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 10,183 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 10,044 miles

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

Headlamp mask fitted

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 10,044 miles

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

Headlamp mask fitted

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 9,917 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 9,683 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 9,683 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 9,382 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 9,233 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 9,233 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 8,937 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 8,773 miles

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

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

numberplate lamp not working

Pass 4 Jul 2016 8,656 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 8,656 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 7,838 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 7,838 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 6,955 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 6,330 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

reg plate lamp does not illuminate

Pass 15 May 2008 6,264 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 6,141 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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M427 VNU is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M427 VNU, 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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M427 VNU is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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