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T138 ARP

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,784 mi
Last recorded39,784 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT138 ARP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 39,784 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 39,394 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 39,394 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 37,457 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,542 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,831 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 30,809 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 23,335 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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T138 ARP is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T138 ARP, 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 T138 ARP registered?

T138 ARP is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 April 1999.

Is T138 ARP safe to buy?

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