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XBZ 7797

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,175 mi
Last recorded1,175 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBZ 7797
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 1,175 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 609 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 15 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlamp beam deflector

Nearside headlamp beam deflector

Pass 26 Nov 2020 21,912 miles

Upper Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 490 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 213 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 213 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 2 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 22,971 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 21,981 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 21,879 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 18,217 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 16,837 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 16,011 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fork seal damp

Fail 14 May 2010 160,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fork seal damp

Pass 22 May 2009 15,154 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 15,154 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2008 14,421 miles

fork seals damp

long travel on footbrake

rear number plate discoloured

slight play in n/s rear lower wishbone bush

Fail 3 May 2008 14,421 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fork seals damp

Pass 5 Apr 2007 13,410 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 5 May 2006 12,558 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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XBZ 7797 is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XBZ 7797, 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 XBZ 7797 registered?

XBZ 7797 is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 March 1995.

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