MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,862 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake binding slightly
Front tyre slightly perished
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking carbs (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear sidecar (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Steering damper insecure (2.1.4 (d) (i))
Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim not tested due to projected image incorrect (4.1.2 (b))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned on motorcycle (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working on sidecar (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour on sidecar, lense faded (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned on motorcycle (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on sidecar (4.2.3 (b))
Nearside Rear reflector missing on sidecar (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp showing white light to the rear on sidecar, lense faded (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Shock absorber insecurely attached pin loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp not working on front brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Tyre badly split on sidewalls, has no visible cords at time of test
Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-out (2.4 (b))
Steering damper slightly loose (2.1.4 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front mud guard corroded
Front tyre perished on sidewall but not showing cords at time of test
Fuel cap seal perishing
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
Sidecar wheel bearings are excessively rough (5.2.3d)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Fuel cap seal perishing
Front mud guard corroded
Front tyre perished on sidewall but not showing cords at time of test
Front tyre perishing
Fuel cap seal perishing
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front tyre perishing
Fuel cap seal perishing
Front brake pads getting low
Fuel cap seal starting to perish
Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Nearside indicators on motorcycle disconnected at time of test. Nearside indicators on sidecar
Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)
Sidecar fitted at time of test
Sidecar tyre perished but not showing cords
Front brake pads getting low
Fuel cap seal starting to perish
Nearside indicators on motorcycle disconnected at time of test. Nearside indicators on sidecar
Sidecar fitted at time of test
Sidecar tyre perished but not showing cords
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
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M153 SDC is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1995 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 18,110 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 M153 SDC, 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 31 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was M153 SDC registered?
M153 SDC is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 February 1995.
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