MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)
Rear Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)
daytime mot only
Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
no lamps fitted, daytime mot
Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
no lamps fitted, daytime mot
no lamps fitted, daytime mot only
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VSJ 553 is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 VSJ 553, 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 VSJ 553 registered?
VSJ 553 is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 November 1998.
Is VSJ 553 safe to buy?
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