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T147 JNF

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Multi-colour Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,533 mi
Last recorded12,533 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT147 JNF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 12,533 miles

Centre Stand Retaining Spring Is Weak

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 11,783 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 11,127 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 10,607 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 8,069 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 8,063 miles

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 7,944 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 7,669 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 7,657 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 7,657 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 7,437 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 7,381 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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T147 JNF is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Multi-colour with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T147 JNF, 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 T147 JNF registered?

T147 JNF is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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