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OEW 655

1955 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,933 mi
Last recorded17,933 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1955 Triumph Thunderbird13,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEW 655
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1955
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 May 2012 17,933 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 16,767 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 15,552 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 14,176 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 12,763 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 11,928 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 10,775 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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OEW 655 is a 1955 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1955 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 13,795 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OEW 655, 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 71 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OEW 655?

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What year was OEW 655 registered?

OEW 655 is a 1955 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 27 June 1955.

Is OEW 655 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEW 655 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OEW 655 have outstanding finance?

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