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S239 KLJ

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

17,620 mi
Last recorded17,620 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS239 KLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 17,620 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 17,613 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 17,554 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 17,388 miles

Brake fliud reservoir glass slightly obscured.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 17,388 miles

Brake fliud reservoir glass slightly obscured.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 17,072 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Front brake reservoir glass slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2020 17,072 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Front brake reservoir glass slightly deteriorated

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 16,776 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 16,774 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 16,774 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak leaked onto disc and contaminated pad (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 16,567 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 16,245 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 15,585 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 15,359 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 14,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 14,418 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 13,596 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 12,386 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2009 11,020 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 10,778 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 10,778 miles

Lower Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 10,553 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 9,946 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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S239 KLJ is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S239 KLJ, 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 S239 KLJ registered?

S239 KLJ is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 4 November 1998.

Is S239 KLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S239 KLJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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