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M968 EGN

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

13,103 mi
Last recorded13,103 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM968 EGN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 13,103 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 11,925 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 11,464 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 10,462 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 10,462 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 8,989 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 8,989 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 7,349 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 7,349 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2013 5,923 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 5,685 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 3,502 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 2,421 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 629 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 629 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 12,256 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 11,441 miles

number plate light missing

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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M968 EGN is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 M968 EGN, 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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M968 EGN is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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