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M143 BGK

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,241 mi
Last recorded13,241 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM143 BGK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 13,241 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 12,289 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 12,289 miles

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 12,122 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 12,122 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 11,904 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 11,434 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 10,561 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 10,427 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 10,382 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 10,271 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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M143 BGK is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 M143 BGK, 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 M143 BGK registered?

M143 BGK is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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