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S265 LJF

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

24,755 mi
Last recorded24,755 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS265 LJF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 24,755 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 24,755 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 24,589 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 24,589 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 24,163 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Number plate light not working

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 24,163 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Number plate light not working

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 22,953 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 20,887 miles

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

Speedometer drive slightly out of position

Pass 30 Aug 2011 18,870 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 17,188 miles

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

number plate lamp inop

Pass 25 Aug 2009 14,600 miles

number plate lamp inop

Pass 21 Aug 2008 12,235 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 10,748 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 10,748 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 9,029 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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S265 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 14,415 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 S265 LJF, 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 27 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S265 LJF registered?

S265 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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