1995 Triumph Thunderbird 0.9L Petrol · M675 LWO

The most recent MOT on 2025-07-14 showed the 1995 Triumph Thunderbird passed with no defects recorded at 27,224 miles. This follows a clean 2024-07-16 test (26,810 miles) and a 2022-08-11 pass (26,728 miles). The vehicle has shown no recorded defects in its last three MOTs, suggesting a stable condition in the past three years. However, a 2021-06-01 failure revealed multiple issues: a nearside front shock absorber with oil misting, rear brake pads below 1.0 mm, a rear tyre with tread below 1.0 mm, a noisy exhaust, and low headlamp aim. A subsequent 2021-06-05 MOT (same mileage) noted only the exhaust issue, implying some fixes may have been addressed. The absence of recurring defects in later tests suggests these problems were resolved, but the 2021 failure highlights past maintenance needs. The vehicle’s mileage of 27,224 miles over 31 years equates to roughly 878 miles per year, far below average for its age. This low mileage could indicate light use or prolonged periods of inactivity, which may lead to issues like oil seepage, brake component degradation, or tyre dry rot. While lower mileage often correlates with less wear on moving parts, it does not eliminate risks from stagnant systems or aging components. The MOT history shows a stable trend since 2021, with no defects reported in the last three tests.