MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,942 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M249 MBD is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 M249 MBD, 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 M249 MBD registered?
M249 MBD is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 11 May 1995.
Is M249 MBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for M249 MBD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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