MOT Status
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34,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
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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Y478 YCR is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 Y478 YCR, 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 Y478 YCR registered?
Y478 YCR is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 July 2001.
Is Y478 YCR safe to buy?
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