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S243 KLJ

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,545 mi
Last recorded53,545 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 KLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 May 2023 53,545 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 48,983 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 47,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 46,644 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,577 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 41,480 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 40,205 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,419 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 36,513 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 36,365 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,795 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,241 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 May 2008 30,681 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 27,045 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 25,862 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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S243 KLJ is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S243 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 S243 KLJ registered?

S243 KLJ is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is S243 KLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S243 KLJ shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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