MOT Status
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37,725 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively front wheel in air (1.2.1 (f))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake clevis joint slightly loose (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front position not working
Headlight aim low
Rear tyre out of shape
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
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X553 NFC is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 X553 NFC, 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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X553 NFC is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 8 September 2000.
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