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698 COX

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

19,202 mi
Last recorded19,202 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration698 COX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 19,202 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 19,178 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 19,099 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 19,051 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 18,815 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 18,746 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 18,555 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 18,486 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 18,486 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 18,318 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 18,079 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 17,162 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 16,757 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 15,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 15,346 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 15,070 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 14,368 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 13,737 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 13,737 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 13,299 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 12,773 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 12,773 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 12,179 miles

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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698 COX is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 698 COX, 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.

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What year was 698 COX registered?

698 COX is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is 698 COX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 698 COX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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