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M586 VFS

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,429 mi
Last recorded29,429 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM586 VFS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 29,429 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 29,137 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 28,573 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 28,202 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 27,996 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 27,838 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 27,555 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 27,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 26,719 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 26,217 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 25,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 27 Jun 2015 25,553 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 24,922 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 24,318 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 23,155 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 22,782 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 22,447 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 21,758 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 20,873 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 19,804 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 19,804 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 18,584 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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M586 VFS is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M586 VFS, 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 M586 VFS registered?

M586 VFS is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is M586 VFS safe to buy?

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