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F17 JKF

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,260 mi
Last recorded8,260 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 JKF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 8,260 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 7,717 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 7,516 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 7,055 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 5,279 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 4,052 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 3,931 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2006 2,375 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 1,467 miles

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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F17 JKF is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 15,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F17 JKF, 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 28 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 F17 JKF registered?

F17 JKF is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is F17 JKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F17 JKF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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