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T135 RHC

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

10,904 mi
Last recorded10,904 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT135 RHC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 10,904 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 10,777 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 10,691 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 10,610 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 10,610 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 10,555 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 10,555 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 10,510 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 10,426 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 10,290 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 10,076 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 9,991 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 9,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 9,732 miles

number plate light broken

Pass 21 Jun 2012 9,602 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 9,490 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate light broken and not working

Pass 30 Jun 2010 9,441 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 9,226 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 8,596 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 8,422 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 7,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 May 2006 7,266 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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T135 RHC is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 T135 RHC, 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 T135 RHC registered?

T135 RHC is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 22 April 1999.

Is T135 RHC safe to buy?

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