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M542 YEV

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,890 mi
Last recorded33,890 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM542 YEV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 33,890 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 33,706 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 33,706 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 May 2011 33,685 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 33,649 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 33,649 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 33,584 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 33,584 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 33,532 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 33,532 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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M542 YEV is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M542 YEV, 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 M542 YEV registered?

M542 YEV is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 April 1995.

Is M542 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M542 YEV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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