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S393 JGX

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,157 mi
Last recorded16,157 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS393 JGX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 16,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 16,157 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right beam kick up on the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 15,705 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 15,041 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 14,679 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear rear tyre starting to crack in sidewall

Fail 4 Jun 2018 14,679 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear rear tyre starting to crack in sidewall

Pass 14 Jun 2017 14,194 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 13,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 13,082 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 12,792 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 12,402 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 12,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 12,117 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

bolt missing from grab rail

Pass 1 Jul 2011 11,786 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 11,337 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 10,966 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 10,966 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 10,511 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 10,259 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 9,432 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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S393 JGX is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 15,472 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 S393 JGX, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S393 JGX registered?

S393 JGX is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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