MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,428 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
non permanent repair to tax disc hold on brake line
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
rear spring loose
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M499 MPL is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1995 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 18,110 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 M499 MPL, 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 31 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was M499 MPL registered?
M499 MPL is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 5 June 1995.
Is M499 MPL safe to buy?
The MOT history for M499 MPL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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