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HNL 10L

1973 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,527 mi
Last recorded29,527 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNL 10L
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 29,527 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 29,514 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Chain guard missing

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 29,172 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 28,782 miles

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.

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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HNL 10L is a 1973 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HNL 10L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HNL 10L registered?

HNL 10L is a 1973 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 15 May 1973.

Is HNL 10L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNL 10L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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