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S615 CNJ

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

481 mi
Last recorded481 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS615 CNJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 481 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 218 miles

Front head light beam image repaired with tape

Pass 11 Oct 2022 49 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 3,088 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 2,978 miles

slight pitting front forks

Pass 2 Apr 2012 2,841 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 2,841 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 2,391 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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S615 CNJ is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S615 CNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S615 CNJ registered?

S615 CNJ is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S615 CNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S615 CNJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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