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T130 FJT

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,382 mi
Last recorded22,382 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT130 FJT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 22,382 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 21,873 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 21,873 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 21,538 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 21,447 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 20,288 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 17,914 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 May 2015 15,698 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 13,323 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 13,323 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 11,352 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 11,352 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 9,320 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2011 8,626 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 6,508 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 6,508 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 6,458 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 6,057 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 5,741 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 5,156 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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T130 FJT is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T130 FJT, 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 T130 FJT registered?

T130 FJT is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 29 May 1999.

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