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M816 UTF

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

16,414 mi
Last recorded16,414 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM816 UTF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 16,414 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 16,264 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 16,263 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2023 15,946 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 15,629 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 15,220 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 14,782 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 14,372 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 13,809 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 13,439 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 13,191 miles

no. plate light not working

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

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2016 13,191 miles

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre

no. plate light not working

Pass 15 Sep 2015 12,496 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 12,496 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 12,486 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 12,486 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 12,476 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 12,476 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 12,476 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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M816 UTF is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M816 UTF, 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 M816 UTF registered?

M816 UTF is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M816 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M816 UTF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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