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M557 MUW

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,098 mi
Last recorded11,098 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM557 MUW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 11,098 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 10,735 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 10,650 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 10,650 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 10,544 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 10,410 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 10,309 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 10,128 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 9,821 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 9,543 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 9,446 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 9,429 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 9,061 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 8,902 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 8,401 miles

Outer Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 8,401 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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M557 MUW is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M557 MUW, 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 M557 MUW registered?

M557 MUW is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 March 1995.

Is M557 MUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M557 MUW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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