MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,269 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front brake disc slightly corroded in pad swept area.
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
rear tyer wall cracked
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
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N255 BLV is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1996 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 17,177 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 N255 BLV, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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N255 BLV is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 4 March 1996.
Is N255 BLV safe to buy?
The MOT history for N255 BLV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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