MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
gators fitted cannot check fork seals
Offside Front Upper Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
brake pads bigger than disc which is causing uneven wear.
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
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A136 VCV is a 1983 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1983 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 15,589 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 A136 VCV, 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 43 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A136 VCV registered?
A136 VCV is a 1983 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 30 August 1983.
Is A136 VCV safe to buy?
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