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M185 ECL

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

9,309 mi
Last recorded9,309 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM185 ECL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 9,309 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 9,166 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 8,896 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 8,652 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 8,288 miles

Front tyre beginning to crack on sidewalls

Rear tyre beginning to crack on sidewalls

Fail 4 Aug 2021 8,280 miles

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

Front tyre beginning to crack on sidewalls

Rear tyre beginning to crack on sidewalls

Pass 27 Jun 2020 8,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Sidewalls cracking/splitting on sidewalls

Pass 10 Apr 2019 7,603 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 7,309 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 6,954 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 6,948 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 6,461 miles

Front tyre beginning to crack slightly due to age

Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-out (5.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 4,095 miles

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

Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-out (5.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2014 2,811 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 719 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 676 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 517 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 415 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 13,745 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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M185 ECL is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M185 ECL, 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 M185 ECL registered?

M185 ECL is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M185 ECL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M185 ECL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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