MOT Status
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49,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front brake action poor
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened borderline (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened borderline (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
rear brake disc slightly worn
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R369 KAE is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1998 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 15,472 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 R369 KAE, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R369 KAE registered?
R369 KAE is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is R369 KAE safe to buy?
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