MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,193 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S517 LLT is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1997 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 15,292 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 S517 LLT, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S517 LLT registered?
S517 LLT is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is S517 LLT safe to buy?
The MOT history for S517 LLT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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