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M194 YJN

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

17,012 mi
Last recorded17,012 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM194 YJN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 17,012 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 16,961 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 16,788 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 16,343 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 16,254 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 16,254 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 16,068 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 15,761 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 15,426 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 14,995 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 14,995 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 14,445 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 13,890 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 13,890 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 13,133 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 13,133 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 11,917 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 11,749 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 11,215 miles

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

Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 23 May 2009 10,858 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 10,851 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 10,735 miles

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

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

pilot light not working.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 10,356 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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M194 YJN is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M194 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 M194 YJN registered?

M194 YJN is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 14 July 1995.

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