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M452 KPM

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,853 mi
Last recorded28,853 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM452 KPM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 28,853 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 28,851 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 28,847 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 28,664 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 28,664 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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M452 KPM is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M452 KPM, 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 M452 KPM registered?

M452 KPM is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 March 1995.

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