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M232 YBK

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,002 mi
Last recorded19,002 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM232 YBK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 19,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 18,998 miles

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 18,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 18,586 miles

one of two rear position lamps not working

Fail 10 Jan 2012 18,586 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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)

one of two rear position lamps not working

Pass 24 Dec 2010 17,229 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 17,229 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 16,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 24 Dec 2009 16,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 16,285 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 16,132 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 15,980 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 15,121 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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M232 YBK is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 M232 YBK, 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 M232 YBK registered?

M232 YBK is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is M232 YBK safe to buy?

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