MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,208 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
slight corrosion on rear swinging arm.
slight corrosion on rear swingingarm.
Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
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W79 AKM is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 2000 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 14,978 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 W79 AKM, 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 26 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was W79 AKM registered?
W79 AKM is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 June 2000.
Is W79 AKM safe to buy?
The MOT history for W79 AKM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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