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T246 WGJ

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,200 mi
Last recorded48,200 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT246 WGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 48,200 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 47,738 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 47,282 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 46,241 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 46,241 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 May 2021 44,385 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 42,874 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 41,336 miles

Brake rod worn, but not excessively caliper stabiliser rod bush (1.1.15 (b))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 40,572 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 May 2017 37,893 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 35,517 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 32,071 miles

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 17 May 2014 28,610 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 26,721 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 22,220 miles

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

replace tyre asap

Pass 19 Aug 2010 17,115 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 13,471 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,416 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2007 6,364 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 4,450 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 4,337 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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T246 WGJ is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 T246 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 T246 WGJ registered?

T246 WGJ is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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