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M483 KCU

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,677 mi
Last recorded18,677 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM483 KCU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2025 18,677 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 17,621 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 16,749 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 16,367 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 15,266 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 15,239 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 14,863 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 14,581 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 13,996 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 13,710 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 13,396 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 13,097 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 12,274 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 11,875 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 11,612 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 11,385 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 11,358 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 11,107 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 11,000 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 10,931 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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M483 KCU is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M483 KCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M483 KCU registered?

M483 KCU is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 April 1995.

Is M483 KCU safe to buy?

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