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M86 YBF

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,950 mi
Last recorded29,950 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM86 YBF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 29,950 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 29,922 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 29,896 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 29,889 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 28,663 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2016 25,612 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 25,612 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 22,560 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 20,871 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 20,851 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 18,663 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2012 15,560 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 11,790 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 11,790 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 8,247 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 4,470 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 3,977 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 3,456 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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M86 YBF is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M86 YBF, 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 M86 YBF registered?

M86 YBF is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 April 1995.

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