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M69 DGC

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

26,341 mi
Last recorded26,341 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM69 DGC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 26,341 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 26,152 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 26,152 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 25,299 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 24,038 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 23,454 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 22,311 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 22,311 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,509 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 20,509 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,877 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 19,811 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 19,811 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 19,706 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 19,423 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 19,423 miles

Front Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 19,080 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 19,080 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 18,643 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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M69 DGC is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M69 DGC, 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 M69 DGC registered?

M69 DGC is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 April 1995.

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