MOT Status
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19,936 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R51 KCD is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 R51 KCD, 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 R51 KCD registered?
R51 KCD is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 8 April 1998.
Is R51 KCD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R51 KCD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R51 KCD have outstanding finance?
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