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M198 DGO

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,056 mi
Last recorded13,056 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM198 DGO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 13,056 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 12,068 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 11,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 11,239 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 11,196 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 11,186 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 11,046 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 10,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 10,462 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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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M198 DGO is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M198 DGO, 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 M198 DGO registered?

M198 DGO is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 25 March 1995.

Is M198 DGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M198 DGO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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