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B981 TKJ

1984 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,770 mi
Last recorded24,770 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1984 Triumph Thunderbird15,085 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB981 TKJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 24,770 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 24,768 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 24,384 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 23,579 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 22,278 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 21,456 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 21,456 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 21,371 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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B981 TKJ is a 1984 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1984 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.1% with a typical mileage of 15,085 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 B981 TKJ, 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 42 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B981 TKJ registered?

B981 TKJ is a 1984 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 September 1984.

Is B981 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B981 TKJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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