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T194 RFS

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,993 mi
Last recorded37,993 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT194 RFS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 37,993 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 37,061 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 36,060 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 35,056 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 33,134 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 31,744 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 31,731 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 31,731 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 30,476 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 27,489 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 27,296 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 25,881 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 23,746 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 21,526 miles

Rear 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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T194 RFS is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 T194 RFS, 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 T194 RFS registered?

T194 RFS is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T194 RFS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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