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M655 KAT

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

12,718 mi
Last recorded12,718 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM655 KAT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 12,718 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 21,303 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 19,815 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 18,956 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 17,935 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 16,704 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,414 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 13,437 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 11,524 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 11,524 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 11,213 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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M655 KAT is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 M655 KAT, 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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M655 KAT is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 February 1995.

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