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P13 KOX

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,168 mi
Last recorded32,168 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 KOX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 32,168 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 31,571 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 30,573 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 28,635 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 28,261 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 25,978 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2020 23,482 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 22,193 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 22,077 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 21,974 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 21,956 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 21,656 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 21,054 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 19,766 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 13,521 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 13,491 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 13,096 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 12,125 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 11,540 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 11,536 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

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

Rear tyre is starting to perish on side walls.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 10,892 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 9,764 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 8,662 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 8,662 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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P13 KOX is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P13 KOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P13 KOX registered?

P13 KOX is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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