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CLB 50Y

1982 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,321 mi
Last recorded18,321 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Triumph Thunderbird22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLB 50Y
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 18,321 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 18,189 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 18,189 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 18,111 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 16,405 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 15,815 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 15,815 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 15,799 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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CLB 50Y is a 1982 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1982 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 22,624 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 CLB 50Y, 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 44 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 CLB 50Y registered?

CLB 50Y is a 1982 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 December 1982.

Is CLB 50Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLB 50Y 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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