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M249 YBK

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

25,571 mi
Last recorded25,571 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM249 YBK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 25,571 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 25,099 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 22,902 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 21,118 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 18,426 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 18,426 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 14,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2014 9,975 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 6,098 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 6,046 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 5,970 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 5,955 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 5,850 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 5,815 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 5,781 miles

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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M249 YBK is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M249 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 M249 YBK registered?

M249 YBK is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 March 1995.

Is M249 YBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M249 YBK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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