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VAD 901

1995 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,275 mi
Last recorded10,275 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Triumph Thunderbird18,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAD 901
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 10,275 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 10,272 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 10,202 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 9,957 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 9,957 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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VAD 901 is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 VAD 901, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VAD 901 registered?

VAD 901 is a 1995 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 26 April 1995.

Is VAD 901 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAD 901 shows 5 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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