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M456 FGF

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,015 mi
Last recorded43,015 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM456 FGF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 43,015 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder slightly loose One screw missing (1.1.10 (c))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 41,915 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2025 41,915 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 40,360 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 40,360 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 39,104 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 39,104 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2022 37,817 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 35,162 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 30,275 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 27,888 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 27,884 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 25,026 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 23,836 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 23,836 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 23,651 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,421 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 22,951 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 22,634 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 22,634 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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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M456 FGF is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M456 FGF, 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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M456 FGF is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 May 1995.

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