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M900 EAT

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,875 mi
Last recorded27,875 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM900 EAT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 27,875 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 27,849 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 27,667 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 27,526 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 27,499 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 27,498 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 27,440 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 27,157 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 26,912 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 26,912 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 26,660 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 26,476 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Tell tale not working but indicators visible from riding position

Pass 22 May 2015 26,361 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 21 May 2015 26,361 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 24,563 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 24,563 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 23,066 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 22,807 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 22,559 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 May 2010 22,531 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 22,355 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 22,136 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 22,136 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 21,786 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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M900 EAT is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 M900 EAT, 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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M900 EAT is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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