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M794 MRP

1996 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,634 mi
Last recorded38,634 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Triumph Thunderbird17,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM794 MRP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 38,634 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2022 38,627 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 38,578 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 38,342 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2020 38,327 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 23,623 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 22,434 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 20,976 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 19,414 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 16,664 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 14,728 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jul 2011 13,352 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 13,340 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 12,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Apr 2009 12,572 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 27,123 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 26,376 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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M794 MRP is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 17,177 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 M794 MRP, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M794 MRP registered?

M794 MRP is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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