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2010 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600
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21,887 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned os and ns rear 100mm apart minimum requirements is 180mm between illumiating surfaces (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
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 pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front position lamp not working
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600?
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KAR 117E is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2010 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 11,874 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 Abs 1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KAR 117E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 16 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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KAR 117E is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600, first registered on 22 April 2010.
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