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M547 LRY

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

11,991 mi
Last recorded11,991 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM547 LRY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 11,991 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 11,921 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 9,961 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 9,933 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 9,933 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 9,848 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 9,802 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 9,771 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 9,678 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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M547 LRY is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M547 LRY, 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 M547 LRY registered?

M547 LRY is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 June 1995.

Is M547 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M547 LRY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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