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M539 VGS

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,420 mi
Last recorded34,420 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM539 VGS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 May 2009 34,420 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

exhaust system slighlty rusty

front disc have lip on them

general oil leak

rear disc have slight lip

rear tyre cracking on side wall

seat slighlty loose but secure

Pass 17 May 2008 34,079 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 33,639 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 32,648 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front 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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M539 VGS is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M539 VGS, 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 M539 VGS registered?

M539 VGS is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 20 March 1995.

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