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VSJ 553

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8 mi
Last recorded8 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSJ 553
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2009 8 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Feb 2008 1 miles

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Rear Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

daytime mot only

Pass 13 Mar 2007

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 8 miles

no lamps fitted, daytime mot only

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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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?

The MOT history for VSJ 553 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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