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S339 LJF

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

21,369 mi
Last recorded21,369 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS339 LJF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 21,369 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2018 21,369 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 13 May 2017 20,322 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 18,928 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2016 18,928 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 18,893 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 16,183 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 15,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 15,016 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 13,914 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 13,914 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 12,589 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 10,335 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 7,209 miles

NEARSIDE TOP OF FUEL TANK DENTED

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 7,207 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

HORN MUFFLED

LEFTHAND SWITCHES LOOSE

NEARSIDE TOP OF FUEL TANK DENTED

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 41,570 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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S339 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S339 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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S339 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 22 February 1999.

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