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M101 CEX

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,198 mi
Last recorded13,198 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM101 CEX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 13,198 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 13,198 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 11,642 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 10,173 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 9,482 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 9,482 miles

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2009 9,478 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

front tyre perished

Pass 22 Apr 2009 9,478 miles

front tyre perished

Pass 10 Jul 2006 9,468 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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M101 CEX is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M101 CEX, 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 M101 CEX registered?

M101 CEX is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 20 April 1995.

Is M101 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M101 CEX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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