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M189 YJN

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

14,743 mi
Last recorded14,743 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM189 YJN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 14,743 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 14,456 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 14,172 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 14,172 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 13,640 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 13,333 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 13,039 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 12,219 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 12,044 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 11,524 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 11,013 miles

Front tyre side walls cracking

Pass 18 May 2011 10,421 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 9,398 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 8,678 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 7,550 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 5,703 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 3,547 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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M189 YJN is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M189 YJN, 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 M189 YJN registered?

M189 YJN is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 June 1995.

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The MOT history for M189 YJN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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