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J600 RAF

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

11,941 mi
Last recorded11,941 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 RAF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 11,941 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 11,936 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 11,936 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 11,839 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 11,575 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 11,295 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 11,291 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 11,070 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 10,892 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 10,757 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 10,696 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 10,361 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 9,993 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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J600 RAF is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J600 RAF, 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 J600 RAF registered?

J600 RAF is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is J600 RAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J600 RAF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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