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M612 CRK

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

89,908 mi
Last recorded89,908 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM612 CRK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 89,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 86,872 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 86,845 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 83,451 miles

front disc and pads worn

Fail 21 Nov 2023 83,365 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front disc and pads worn

front tyre perished

Pass 19 Dec 2022 80,284 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 87,143 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 75,202 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 73,377 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 73,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 70,380 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,848 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 66,027 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 66,027 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 64,729 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,171 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 62,966 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear brake disc worn

Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,093 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 61,054 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 57,971 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 54,740 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,700 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 49,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 48,820 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 44,573 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 39,731 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 36,171 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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M612 CRK is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M612 CRK, 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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M612 CRK is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 4 May 1995.

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