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M31 FAM

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,191 mi
Last recorded21,191 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 FAM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 21,191 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 20,286 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 19,352 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 18,644 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 17,909 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 17,580 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 16,825 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 16,822 miles

Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail CHAIN HAS A NUMBER OF SEIZED LINKS (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 16,191 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 15,948 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired rear lamp is a little dim (1.1.1b)

Fail 5 May 2017 15,943 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired rear lamp is a little dim (1.1.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 15,646 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 15,534 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 14,994 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 14,188 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 13,538 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 12,662 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 12,261 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 11,823 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 10,806 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 10,796 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 10,683 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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M31 FAM is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M31 FAM, 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 M31 FAM registered?

M31 FAM is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 4 April 1995.

Is M31 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 FAM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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