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AHZ 5318

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,348 mi
Last recorded21,348 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 5318
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 21,348 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 19,634 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 19,634 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 16,776 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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AHZ 5318 is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 15,292 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 AHZ 5318, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AHZ 5318 registered?

AHZ 5318 is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is AHZ 5318 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHZ 5318 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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