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CBJ 147Y

1983 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

18,046 mi
Last recorded18,046 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1983 Triumph Thunderbird15,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBJ 147Y
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 18,046 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2021 18,046 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 16,570 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 14,442 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 12,901 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 12,852 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 12,836 miles

nearside front fork seal slight leak

Pass 18 Jul 2015 12,756 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 12,737 miles

Nearside Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

front tyre going out of shape

front tyrewalls cracking

rear tyrewalls cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2013 12,688 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 12,503 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 12,427 miles

nearside fork seal condition

rear tyre worn

Pass 21 Jul 2010 12,398 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 12,228 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

front brake master cylinder condition

front tyre perished

Pass 11 May 2006 12,217 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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CBJ 147Y is a 1983 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CBJ 147Y, 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 CBJ 147Y registered?

CBJ 147Y is a 1983 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 February 1983.

Is CBJ 147Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBJ 147Y shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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