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M153 MOD

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,527 mi
Last recorded15,527 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM153 MOD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 15,527 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 14,690 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 13,705 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 135,375 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 13,124 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 13,124 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 12,339 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 11,302 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 11,302 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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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M153 MOD is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M153 MOD, 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 M153 MOD registered?

M153 MOD is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is M153 MOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M153 MOD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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