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VWG 109Y

1983 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,465 mi
Last recorded31,465 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Triumph Thunderbird15,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWG 109Y
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 31,465 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 29,442 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 28,286 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 27,270 miles

Central Front slight cracking in side walls of front tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2018 26,565 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

swingarm pivot bearings/bushes have slight side to side play.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 25,485 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 24,719 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 24,719 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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VWG 109Y is a 1983 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1983 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 15,589 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWG 109Y, 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 43 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VWG 109Y registered?

VWG 109Y is a 1983 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 11 July 1983.

Is VWG 109Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWG 109Y shows 8 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.

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