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M244 YBK

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,153 mi
Last recorded34,153 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM244 YBK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 34,153 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 33,690 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 33,631 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 33,357 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 32,645 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 32,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 31,565 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 30,988 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 28,748 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 26,538 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 23,295 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 19,819 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Number plate light not working

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 18,689 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 18,689 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 14,244 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 12,045 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 12,045 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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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M244 YBK is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 M244 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 M244 YBK registered?

M244 YBK is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 April 1995.

Is M244 YBK safe to buy?

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