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M472 JRG

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,580 mi
Last recorded25,580 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM472 JRG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 25,580 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 25,525 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 25,525 miles

Stop lamp not working Rear brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 25,469 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 25,458 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 25,322 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 25,289 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 24,518 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 24,518 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 23,994 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 23,994 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 22,643 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 22,643 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2014 20,877 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 19,938 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 19,938 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 19,344 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 18,715 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 17,812 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 13,566 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 13,566 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2008 12,191 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 11,491 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 10,770 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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M472 JRG is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M472 JRG, 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 M472 JRG registered?

M472 JRG is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M472 JRG safe to buy?

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