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T136 FJT

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,572 mi
Last recorded14,572 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT136 FJT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 14,572 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 14,459 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2021 14,437 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 14,415 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 14,415 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 14,355 miles

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

Front Fork Gaiters fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 29,379 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 28,922 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 28,560 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 26,897 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,380 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,774 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 25,370 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 25,340 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,144 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 22,581 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 17,677 miles

lightly rubbing front brake +front tyre superficial cracks

Pass 20 Jul 2006 17,069 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 17,062 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 10,289 miles

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

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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T136 FJT is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold 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 T136 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 T136 FJT registered?

T136 FJT is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 8 June 1999.

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