MOT Status
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31,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front frontbrake fluid discoulored
chain has slight tight spot but not affecting bike
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Chain guard missing
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
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T231 WGJ is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 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 T231 WGJ, 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 T231 WGJ registered?
T231 WGJ is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 22 April 1999.
Is T231 WGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for T231 WGJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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