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S334 LJF

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,042 mi
Last recorded27,042 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS334 LJF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 27,042 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70/17 Bridgestone Battlax BT020F (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Slight oil leak

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 160/70/17 Bridgestone Battlax BT020 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 26,638 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 26,339 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2016 25,739 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 May 2011 24,357 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 23,143 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 20,944 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 20,553 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 19,763 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 16,800 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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S334 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S334 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 S334 LJF registered?

S334 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 22 February 1999.

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