CarVerify

Free Car Check

M799 FFG

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

61,754 mi
Last recorded61,754 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM799 FFG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 61,754 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 61,754 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 61,754 miles

Front Position lamp not working Lightbulb has been changed (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 60,988 miles

Abnormal wear to rear tyre

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 57,174 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 57,174 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 53,826 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 53,826 miles

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

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

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 49,424 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

check tyre pressure front and shape

Fail 6 Nov 2020 49,424 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fork yoke insecure crown nut loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

check tyre pressure front and shape

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 45,009 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 40,741 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

advise rear brake pedal service

Fail 25 May 2018 40,741 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

advise rear brake pedal service

Pass 27 May 2017 37,104 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,117 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 34,214 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 33,709 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 33,262 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 33,173 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 32,536 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 32,527 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Pass 30 May 2009 31,885 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 31,885 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,692 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 27,448 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 24,957 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
Full Triumph Thunderbird reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M799 FFG is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 M799 FFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M799 FFG?

You can check the full history of M799 FFG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M799 FFG registered?

M799 FFG is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 July 1995.

Is M799 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M799 FFG shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M799 FFG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M799 FFG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.