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M581 VGR

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

8,942 mi
Last recorded8,942 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM581 VGR
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 8,942 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 8,942 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 8,851 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 8,848 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 8,730 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 8,673 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 8,484 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 8,352 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 8,352 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 8,309 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 7,579 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 6,380 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 5,941 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 4,918 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 4,471 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 3,858 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 3,672 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 3,645 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 3,351 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 2,671 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 2,664 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 2,664 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 25 May 2006 2,570 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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M581 VGR is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M581 VGR, 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 M581 VGR registered?

M581 VGR is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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