MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N471 FKJ is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 N471 FKJ, 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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N471 FKJ is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1995.
Is N471 FKJ safe to buy?
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