MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,275 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
not running on 3 cylinders
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P494 MKE is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 1997 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 15,292 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 P494 MKE, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P494 MKE registered?
P494 MKE is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 29 March 1997.
Is P494 MKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for P494 MKE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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