MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,341 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Oil leak
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.3a)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Oil leak
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DEB 222 is a 1954 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1954 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 10,286 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 DEB 222, 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 72 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DEB 222 registered?
DEB 222 is a 1954 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 January 1954.
Is DEB 222 safe to buy?
The MOT history for DEB 222 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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