MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,683 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
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N886 KGJ is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 N886 KGJ, 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 N886 KGJ registered?
N886 KGJ is a 1996 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 February 1996.
Is N886 KGJ safe to buy?
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