MOT Status
ValidMileage
62,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Stop lamp(s) not working sticky (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
towbar wiring faulty
Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Lower Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
REAR BRAKE PADS 75% WORN
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VX51 MDZ is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2001 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 12,763 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 VX51 MDZ, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VX51 MDZ registered?
VX51 MDZ is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is VX51 MDZ safe to buy?
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