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M32 NOV

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

20,309 mi
Last recorded20,309 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM32 NOV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 20,309 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Front master cylinder dry and reducing smooth movement of piston (1.2.1 (c))

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 20,309 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Front master cylinder dry and reducing smooth movement of piston (1.2.1 (c))

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 20,266 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 20,161 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 20,152 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 20,142 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 20,041 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 20,041 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,007 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 20,007 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 19,994 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,740 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 19,740 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,138 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 19,138 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,116 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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M32 NOV is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M32 NOV, 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 M32 NOV registered?

M32 NOV is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 15 February 1995.

Is M32 NOV safe to buy?

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