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M798 FFG

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,928 mi
Last recorded18,928 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM798 FFG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 18,928 miles

Front Fork stanchions covered by gaiters

Pass 24 Jan 2025 14,019 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 12,975 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 12,879 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 12,441 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 11,318 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 10,515 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 10,515 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 93,317 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 93,317 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 9,570 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 9,559 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 9,553 miles

slight leak on n/s/f fork seal

Pass 2 May 2006 9,493 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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M798 FFG is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M798 FFG, 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 M798 FFG registered?

M798 FFG is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 July 1995.

Is M798 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M798 FFG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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