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M527 ODA

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

5,284 mi
Last recorded5,284 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM527 ODA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 5,284 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 5,271 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2024 5,046 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 4,428 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 4,424 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 4,361 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 4,357 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 4,357 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 4,260 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 4,046 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 3,979 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 3,795 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 3,510 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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M527 ODA is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M527 ODA, 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 M527 ODA registered?

M527 ODA is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 April 1995.

Is M527 ODA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M527 ODA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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