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M593 VFS

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,388 mi
Last recorded38,388 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM593 VFS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 38,388 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 38,366 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 38,000 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 37,945 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 37,397 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 37,190 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 37,190 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 35,612 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,465 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,356 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Number plate lamp not working

Pass 9 May 2006 22,317 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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M593 VFS is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M593 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 M593 VFS registered?

M593 VFS is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 April 1995.

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