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M902 FGT

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,866 mi
Last recorded23,866 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM902 FGT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 23,866 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 23,796 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil NEAR SIDE FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened FRONT FORK SEALS SLIGHTLY PITTED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 22,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 22,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Slight oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 22,799 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 22,726 miles

Drive chain slightly loose And rusty (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp mask fitted

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre valve misaligned

Fail 2 Jun 2018 22,726 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose And rusty (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp mask fitted

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre valve misaligned

Pass 23 Sep 2016 22,723 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 22,723 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 22,685 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 22,685 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 22,047 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 21,697 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,880 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 20,582 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 19,896 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 17,480 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 16,126 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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M902 FGT is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Red 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 M902 FGT, 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 M902 FGT registered?

M902 FGT is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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