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M516 OOX

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,509 mi
Last recorded27,509 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM516 OOX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 27,509 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 26,347 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 26,347 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 25,519 miles

Surface cracks in front tyre walls

Pass 14 Mar 2018 25,149 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 24,950 miles

SLIGHT SURFACE CRACKS IN FRONT TYRE WALLS

Pass 4 Feb 2016 24,337 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 24,250 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 23,891 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,400 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 23,138 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 23,138 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 22,098 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,440 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 20,671 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 20,614 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 19,775 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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M516 OOX is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M516 OOX, 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 M516 OOX registered?

M516 OOX is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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