MOT Status
ValidMileage
42,601 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
minor coolant seepage
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
minor coolant seepage
front tyre, perishing
rear tyre, tread worn slightly uneven
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
front brake caliper padpin retaining nut missing
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Fuel system component leaking carb leaking from float bowl (7.2.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
front tyre starting to perish
Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
front tyre starting to perish
Front tyre small split o/s front
Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
o/s bolt missing rear rack
Front tyre has small split on o/s
Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Front tyre starting to show signes of starting to perish
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear tyre starting to perish
rear tyre cuts/tears not to cords
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
rear tyre cuts/tears not to cords
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A9 TBD is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
Across all 1996 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 17,177 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 A9 TBD, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A9 TBD registered?
A9 TBD is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 June 1996.
Is A9 TBD safe to buy?
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