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M827 ARK

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,536 mi
Last recorded26,536 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM827 ARK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 26,536 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 25,674 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 22,411 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 19,852 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 18,587 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 18,071 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 17,770 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 16,951 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 16,308 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 15,264 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 14,658 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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 28 Mar 2007 14,318 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 13,522 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 13,522 miles

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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M827 ARK is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M827 ARK, 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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M827 ARK is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 4 April 1995.

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