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T198 TGT

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,803 mi
Last recorded9,803 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT198 TGT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 9,803 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 9,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 8,780 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 8,715 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 8,707 miles

front shock absorber shafts slightly pitted

Pass 28 Jun 2010 8,701 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 8,159 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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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T198 TGT is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T198 TGT, 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 T198 TGT registered?

T198 TGT is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 August 1999.

Is T198 TGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T198 TGT shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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