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EEW 505Y

1983 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,770 mi
Last recorded7,770 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1983 Triumph Thunderbird15,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEW 505Y
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 7,770 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 7,469 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 7,454 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 7,436 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 7,432 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 7,386 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 7,381 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 7,334 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 7,029 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 6,914 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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EEW 505Y is a 1983 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EEW 505Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EEW 505Y registered?

EEW 505Y is a 1983 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 14 February 1983.

Is EEW 505Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEW 505Y shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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