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M237 CGV

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

26,686 mi
Last recorded26,686 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM237 CGV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 26,686 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))

adv surface corrosion on frame and components

Pass 24 Mar 2023 26,155 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))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 25,787 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))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 25,552 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 25,452 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 24,797 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 24,197 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 24,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2016 23,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

horn weak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 20,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 19,397 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 18,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Aug 2010 18,473 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 18,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2008 17,417 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 16,498 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 16,646 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 15,213 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 15,213 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

one tail light and one stop light bulb not working

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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M237 CGV is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M237 CGV, 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 M237 CGV registered?

M237 CGV is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 23 March 1995.

Is M237 CGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M237 CGV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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