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K60 GEC

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

19,672 mi
Last recorded19,672 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK60 GEC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 19,672 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 19,342 miles

Drive chain rubbing strip worn but not excessive

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 18,712 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 18,026 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 17,294 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 16,056 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 15,514 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 14,603 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 14,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Chain adjuster locking device not fully secured (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2015 13,666 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

front brake feels spongy but works very well.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 12,782 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 12,776 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 12,349 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 11,838 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 11,444 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 11,232 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 11,232 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 10,058 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 8,853 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 7,410 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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K60 GEC is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K60 GEC, 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 K60 GEC registered?

K60 GEC is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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