MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,755 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Number plate light not working
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
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)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Speedometer drive slightly out of position
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
number plate lamp inop
number plate lamp inop
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))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is S265 LJF safe to buy?
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