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OGO 387Y

1983 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,534 mi
Last recorded46,534 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1983 Triumph Thunderbird15,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGO 387Y
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 46,534 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,030 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 44,690 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 44,690 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,687 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 44,676 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 44,676 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 44,483 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 44,483 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 44,242 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 44,242 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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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OGO 387Y is a 1983 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1983 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 15,589 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 OGO 387Y, 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 43 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OGO 387Y registered?

OGO 387Y is a 1983 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 4 July 1983.

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The MOT history for OGO 387Y shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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