MOT Status
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11,435 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S430 JRU is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 S430 JRU, 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 S430 JRU registered?
S430 JRU is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 15 August 1998.
Is S430 JRU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S430 JRU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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