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M78 KBD

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,055 mi
Last recorded12,055 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM78 KBD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 12,055 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 11,620 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 11,419 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 11,014 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 10,252 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 9,349 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 9,289 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 9,151 miles

front tyre has very slight cracking in sidewalls.

Pass 7 Sep 2013 9,133 miles

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

very small cracking in front tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2013 9,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

very small cracking in front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2012 9,088 miles

very small cracking in sidewalls on front tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2011 9,048 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 9,013 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 8,997 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 8,794 miles

slight dampness around front forks

Pass 24 May 2008 8,674 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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M78 KBD is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M78 KBD, 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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M78 KBD is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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