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M470 HAV

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,248 mi
Last recorded30,248 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM470 HAV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 30,248 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 29,936 miles

Front tyre perished

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

Pass 10 May 2023 29,085 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 29,005 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 28,505 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 28,389 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 28,281 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer slightly noisy

Pass 17 Oct 2014 28,142 miles

nearside and offside rear silencer slightly noisy - but not deemed excessive

nearside front handlebar grip slightly insecure

Pass 8 May 2013 27,845 miles

front suspension soft

Pass 26 May 2012 27,728 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 26,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 May 2011 26,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 25,833 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 May 2009 24,225 miles

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 tyre squaring up

Pass 22 Dec 2007 21,953 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,096 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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M470 HAV is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M470 HAV, 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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M470 HAV is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 26 April 1995.

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