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M856 GYS

1995 Triumph Unknown

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,377 mi
Last recorded3,377 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1995 Triumph Unknown7,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM856 GYS
MakeTriumph
ModelUnknown
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 3,377 miles

DAYLIGHT MOT. Not to be ridden during the hours of darkness or at times of seriously reduced visibility.

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

Pass 13 May 2019 2,877 miles

Presented as daytime use only

Pass 12 Aug 2017 1,777 miles

rear brake binding

Pass 17 Aug 2016 16,635 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 16,627 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

How Reliable is the Triumph Unknown?

Based on 3,763 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Direction indicators not working 6
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M856 GYS is a 1995 Triumph Unknown in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Triumph Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 7,928 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 Unknown fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M856 GYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 31 years old, this Triumph Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of M856 GYS?

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What year was M856 GYS registered?

M856 GYS is a 1995 Triumph Unknown, first registered on 18 May 1995.

Is M856 GYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M856 GYS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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