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M499 MPL

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,428 mi
Last recorded41,428 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM499 MPL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 41,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 35,169 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 33,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 32,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2013 32,027 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,433 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

non permanent repair to tax disc hold on brake line

Pass 3 Nov 2011 30,622 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 30,622 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 28,481 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 26,455 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 26,446 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 25,267 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 25,258 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

rear spring loose

Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,615 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 21,919 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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M499 MPL is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M499 MPL, 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 M499 MPL registered?

M499 MPL is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 5 June 1995.

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