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S305 LJF

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

11,363 mi
Last recorded11,363 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS305 LJF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 11,363 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 11,120 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 10,689 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 10,219 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 10,003 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 9,756 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 9,382 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 8,648 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 7,972 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 7,806 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 7,675 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2013 7,413 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 May 2013 7,413 miles

Nearside 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)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 6,494 miles

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 6,494 miles

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

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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S305 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S305 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 S305 LJF registered?

S305 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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