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M743 YFM

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

15,874 mi
Last recorded15,874 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM743 YFM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 15,874 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 15,837 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 15,662 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 15,536 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 15,471 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 15,375 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 15,203 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 15,203 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 14,972 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 14,796 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 14,472 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 14,152 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 13,915 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 13,564 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 13,003 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 12,532 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 11,973 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 10,708 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 9,873 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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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M743 YFM is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 M743 YFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M743 YFM registered?

M743 YFM is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 April 1995.

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