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M153 SDC

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,862 mi
Last recorded57,862 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM153 SDC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 57,862 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 57,861 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake binding slightly

Front tyre slightly perished

Fail 25 Jan 2020 57,843 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fuel system component leaking carbs (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear sidecar (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering damper insecure (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Jul 2019 57,826 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due to projected image incorrect (4.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned on motorcycle (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working on sidecar (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour on sidecar, lense faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned on motorcycle (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on sidecar (4.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector missing on sidecar (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp showing white light to the rear on sidecar, lense faded (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorber insecurely attached pin loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working on front brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre badly split on sidewalls, has no visible cords at time of test

Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-out (2.4 (b))

Steering damper slightly loose (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2015 57,559 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 57,546 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2014 56,927 miles

Front mud guard corroded

Front tyre perished on sidewall but not showing cords at time of test

Fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 1 Apr 2014 56,927 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Sidecar wheel bearings are excessively rough (5.2.3d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fuel cap seal perishing

Front mud guard corroded

Front tyre perished on sidewall but not showing cords at time of test

Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,553 miles

Front tyre perishing

Fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 5 Dec 2012 56,553 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front tyre perishing

Fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 1 Nov 2011 55,844 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside indicators on motorcycle disconnected at time of test. Nearside indicators on sidecar

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Sidecar fitted at time of test

Sidecar tyre perished but not showing cords

Pass 1 Nov 2011 55,844 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside indicators on motorcycle disconnected at time of test. Nearside indicators on sidecar

Sidecar fitted at time of test

Sidecar tyre perished but not showing cords

Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,958 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 54,223 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,952 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 47,949 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 46,544 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 46,543 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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 SDC is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SDC, 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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M153 SDC is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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