MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,275 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KOW 17Y is a 1982 Triumph Thunderbird in Black 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 KOW 17Y, 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.
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How do I check the history of KOW 17Y?
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What year was KOW 17Y registered?
KOW 17Y is a 1982 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 August 1982.
Is KOW 17Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for KOW 17Y 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.
Does KOW 17Y have outstanding finance?
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