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S320 LJF

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,231 mi
Last recorded8,231 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS320 LJF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 8,231 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 7,662 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 7,662 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 7,578 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 7,325 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 3 Feb 2010 7,325 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 6,612 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 6,402 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 5,287 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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S320 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S320 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 S320 LJF registered?

S320 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is S320 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S320 LJF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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