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M176 KAD

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,730 mi
Last recorded22,730 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM176 KAD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 22,730 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 22,730 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 22,730 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,546 miles

roller brake test indicates a slightly binding rear brake

Fail 31 Aug 2012 18,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

roller brake test indicates a slightly binding rear brake

Pass 2 Sep 2011 11,239 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

chain and sprockets worn

Fail 2 Sep 2011 11,239 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

chain and sprockets worn

Pass 24 Feb 2010 509 miles

both front fork stansions pitted

slight cracking on sidewalls of front tyre

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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M176 KAD is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M176 KAD, 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 M176 KAD registered?

M176 KAD is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is M176 KAD safe to buy?

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