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M175 NDV

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,647 mi
Last recorded11,647 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM175 NDV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 11,647 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 11,579 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 11,536 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 11,536 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 11,513 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 11,513 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 11,488 miles

Central Front Tread on front tyre starting to crack.

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 11,404 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 11,320 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 11,287 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 11,163 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 11,122 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 10,710 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 May 2015 10,710 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 9,632 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 9,632 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 26 May 2012 9,625 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 9,444 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 9,049 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 9,015 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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M175 NDV is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M175 NDV, 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 M175 NDV registered?

M175 NDV is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 July 1995.

Is M175 NDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M175 NDV shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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