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M35 FWK

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

28,368 mi
Last recorded28,368 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM35 FWK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 28,368 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 27,746 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 27,223 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 26,445 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 24,919 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 24,901 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 24,901 miles

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

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 24,341 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 24,101 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 23,486 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 23,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 21,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 21,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 21,639 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 21,448 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 20,920 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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M35 FWK is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 M35 FWK, 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 M35 FWK registered?

M35 FWK is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 January 1995.

Is M35 FWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M35 FWK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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