MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,427 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S102 VJW is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 S102 VJW, 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.
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What year was S102 VJW registered?
S102 VJW is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S102 VJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S102 VJW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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