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M817 WWL

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

24,473 mi
Last recorded24,473 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM817 WWL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 24,473 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 24,193 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 24,193 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 23,509 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 23,509 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 May 2018 23,450 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 23,148 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 23,148 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 22,666 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 22,666 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 May 2015 22,090 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 21,526 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 21,526 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 20,859 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 4 May 2012 19,542 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 18,680 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 18,063 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,624 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,380 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 15,782 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 15,782 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 12,638 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 12,638 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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M817 WWL is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M817 WWL, 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 M817 WWL registered?

M817 WWL is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 May 1995.

Is M817 WWL safe to buy?

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