MOT Status
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29,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Handlebar deformed but serviceable slightly bent and misaligned (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak from front sprocket housing, may be chain.
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear only one of two rear tail light bulbs working
beam deflector fitted
oil leak
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear only one of two rear tail light bulbs working
beam deflector fitted
oil leak
engine leaking oil
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))
engine leaking oil
slight oil leak engine
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Offside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N785 DTR is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 N785 DTR, 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 N785 DTR registered?
N785 DTR is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 August 1995.
Is N785 DTR safe to buy?
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