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M197 YJN

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,516 mi
Last recorded17,516 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 YJN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 17,516 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 17,516 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 16,015 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 15,866 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 15,866 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 14,938 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 14,631 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 14,631 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 14,626 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 14,483 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 13,909 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 13,469 miles

number plate light not working

Pass 23 Sep 2010 13,372 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 13,183 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 12,853 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 12,813 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 12,622 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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M197 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 82.4%.

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 M197 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 M197 YJN registered?

M197 YJN is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 20 June 1995.

Is M197 YJN safe to buy?

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