MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,259 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake lever pivot has excessive free play bolt loose (1.1.1 (b))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
engine oil level low
front section of rear mudguard has fixings missing
Front locknut missing from brake lever but pivot bolt is tight.
Rear front section of mudguard has fixings missing
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
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N781 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 N781 TBC, 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 N781 TBC registered?
N781 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 June 1996.
Is N781 TBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for N781 TBC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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