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M816 RUX

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,235 mi
Last recorded33,235 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM816 RUX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 33,235 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 32,783 miles

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

Rear Tyre showing age related cracks on the side wall - no cord exposed

Pass 24 Jul 2023 32,221 miles

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

Rear Cracks in R/H side of rear tyre ,starting to perish

Pass 25 Jul 2022 31,954 miles

Front & rear tyres showing initial signs of deterioration by rim seating area.

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 31,954 miles

Front & rear tyres showing initial signs of deterioration by rim seating area.

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 31,218 miles

Front & rear tyres showing initial signs of deterioration by rim seating area.

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 30,889 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 30,726 miles

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

Rear Tyre walls cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2018 30,451 miles

Rear Tyre walls cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2017 30,218 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 29,717 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 29,695 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 29,411 miles

Rear Tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 23 Jul 2014 29,072 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 28,610 miles

Left and Right Hand Fork Stanchions have some pitting.

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,159 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 28,159 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 27,812 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 27,787 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2010 27,497 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 27,362 miles

front tyre wall showing signs of perishing/cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2008 26,938 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,938 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,703 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 26,703 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 26,303 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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M816 RUX is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M816 RUX, 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 M816 RUX registered?

M816 RUX is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 25 May 1995.

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