MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N979 FLM is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 N979 FLM, 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 N979 FLM registered?
N979 FLM is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 August 1995.
Is N979 FLM safe to buy?
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