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A136 VCV

1983 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,472 mi
Last recorded22,472 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 1983 Triumph Thunderbird15,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA136 VCV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 22,472 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 20,427 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 20,427 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 18,240 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

gators fitted cannot check fork seals

Pass 19 Jul 2013 15,589 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 15,589 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 14,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

brake pads bigger than disc which is causing uneven wear.

Pass 9 Jul 2011 14,434 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 10,628 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 10,606 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
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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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