MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
loose indicator
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
left hand drivers footrest damaged
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N46 JLM is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1996 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 17,177 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 N46 JLM, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N46 JLM registered?
N46 JLM is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 June 1996.
Is N46 JLM safe to buy?
The MOT history for N46 JLM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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