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YPL 249Y

1983 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,961 mi
Last recorded3,961 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1983 Triumph Thunderbird15,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPL 249Y
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 3,961 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 3,961 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 3,909 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 3,690 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 3,341 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 3,095 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 2,643 miles

light misting of oil on rear shockabsorbers and offside fork leg.

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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YPL 249Y is a 1983 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YPL 249Y, 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 YPL 249Y registered?

YPL 249Y is a 1983 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 20 January 1983.

Is YPL 249Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPL 249Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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