MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,095 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.39 (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
front tyre underinflated
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
SPEEDO LAMP NOT ILLUMINATEING
NUMBER PLATE LAMP NOT WORKING
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
NUMBER PLATE LAMP NOT WORKING
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
FROUNT BRAKE BINDING
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R609 VND is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 R609 VND, 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 R609 VND registered?
R609 VND is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 October 1997.
Is R609 VND safe to buy?
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