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M838 CRK

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

23,695 mi
Last recorded23,695 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM838 CRK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 23,695 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 20,752 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 19,617 miles

Front Tyre perished.

Fail 23 May 2024 19,617 miles

Nearside Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Front Tyre perished.

Pass 17 May 2023 19,551 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 19,340 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 19,054 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 19,025 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 18,974 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 18,805 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 18,686 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 18,580 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 18,556 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 18,476 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 18,448 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,448 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 18,332 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 18,278 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 18,009 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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M838 CRK is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M838 CRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M838 CRK registered?

M838 CRK is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 19 April 1995.

Is M838 CRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M838 CRK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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