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M324 VDO

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,942 mi
Last recorded3,942 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM324 VDO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 3,942 miles

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 3,764 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 3,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 3,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 3,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 3,591 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 3,509 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 3,500 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working from front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working from rear control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyre under inflated

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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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M324 VDO is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M324 VDO, 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 M324 VDO registered?

M324 VDO is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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