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S268 LJF

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,495 mi
Last recorded17,495 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 LJF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 17,495 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 17,495 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 16,403 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 16,363 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 16,363 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 15,406 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 14,287 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 14,287 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 13,254 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 13,229 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 12,574 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 11,355 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 10,720 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 10,244 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 10,244 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 9,968 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))

Fail 14 May 2009 9,968 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 9,555 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 8,803 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 8,673 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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S268 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S268 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 S268 LJF registered?

S268 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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