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M98 GAM

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,690 mi
Last recorded39,690 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM98 GAM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 39,690 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 39,470 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 39,134 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 39,015 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 38,684 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 38,287 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 37,072 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 36,509 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 35,934 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 35,429 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 34,945 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 34,068 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 32,293 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 37,576 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 29,005 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 24,762 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 23,589 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,384 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 23,120 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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M98 GAM is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M98 GAM, 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 M98 GAM registered?

M98 GAM is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 May 1995.

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The MOT history for M98 GAM shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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