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M776 BFL

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

24,846 mi
Last recorded24,846 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM776 BFL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 24,846 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 24,846 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 23,615 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 22,074 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 20,188 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 20,188 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 16,749 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 16,749 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 15,602 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 15,602 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 14,916 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 14,729 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 14,618 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 14,600 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 14,579 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 13,930 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 13,364 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 12,160 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 8,397 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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M776 BFL is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 M776 BFL, 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 M776 BFL registered?

M776 BFL is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 February 1995.

Is M776 BFL safe to buy?

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