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S946 KLJ

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

9,471 mi
Last recorded9,471 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS946 KLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 9,471 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 8,738 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 7,197 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 6,774 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

advise front hreadlight insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2023 6,774 miles

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

advise front hreadlight insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2022 6,773 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 6,772 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 6,769 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 6,764 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 6,753 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 6,713 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 6,707 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 6,693 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 6,316 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 6,192 miles

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

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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S946 KLJ is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S946 KLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S946 KLJ registered?

S946 KLJ is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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