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M740 ONP

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,689 mi
Last recorded37,689 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM740 ONP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 37,689 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front fork seals have slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 37,558 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 36,605 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 35,731 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 35,024 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 34,439 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 33,017 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 31,839 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 30,809 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 29,896 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 28,638 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 27,740 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 26,582 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 25,441 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 24,943 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 24,575 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,251 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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M740 ONP is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M740 ONP, 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 M740 ONP registered?

M740 ONP is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 28 March 1995.

Is M740 ONP safe to buy?

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