MOT Status
ValidMileage
30,527 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc contaminated Contaminated with fork oil (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak R/H Fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rear tyre fitted backwards (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both silencers leaking at 1st joints and mounting brackets (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R & L fork seals (5.3.2 (b))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (5.2.3 (e))
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R & L fork seals (5.3.2 (b))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Exhaust slightly noisey
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear no plate light cover missing - temporarily covered by tape.
Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear no plate light cover missing - temporarily covered by tape.
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P459 RHV is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 P459 RHV, 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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P459 RHV is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 August 1996.
Is P459 RHV safe to buy?
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