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M118 YWC

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,721 mi
Last recorded52,721 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM118 YWC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 52,721 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 49,281 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 47,312 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 47,293 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 15 May 2010 44,011 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 42,378 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 36,846 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 33,036 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 29,347 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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M118 YWC 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 88.9%.

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 M118 YWC, 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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M118 YWC is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 May 1995.

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