MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected Caliper mount fouling L/H disc (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Cannot test front wheel bearing as brake binding badly
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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 Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
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R956 KRY is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 R956 KRY, 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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R956 KRY is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 February 1998.
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