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T262 LNV

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,887 mi
Last recorded32,887 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT262 LNV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 32,887 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 32,540 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 32,531 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 28,887 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 28,887 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 21,603 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 21,603 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 19,020 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 18,968 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working when front brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 16,180 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 10,914 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 10,738 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 10,108 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 9,629 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 8,957 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 8,015 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 6,877 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 5,419 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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T262 LNV is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T262 LNV, 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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T262 LNV is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 July 1999.

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