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M697 FVK

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,261 mi
Last recorded24,261 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM697 FVK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 24,261 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 23,980 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 23,980 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2016 23,489 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 22,885 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 21,817 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 20,878 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 20,136 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 19,848 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 19,103 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 18,450 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 17,706 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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M697 FVK is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M697 FVK, 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 M697 FVK registered?

M697 FVK is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 May 1995.

Is M697 FVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M697 FVK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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