MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork stanchion seal (5.3.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
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R814 LBD is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 R814 LBD, 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 R814 LBD registered?
R814 LBD is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 April 1998.
Is R814 LBD safe to buy?
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