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T263 FLJ

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,631 mi
Last recorded78,631 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT263 FLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2025 78,631 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 78,585 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 78,506 miles

Rear tyre side wall slightly perished.

Pass 10 Mar 2021 78,297 miles

Rear tyre side wall perished.

Pass 31 Mar 2020 78,197 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 78,001 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 77,816 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 77,153 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 75,686 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 74,752 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 74,207 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 69,315 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 62,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 54,722 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 49,202 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 45,024 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 39,650 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 34,574 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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T263 FLJ is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 T263 FLJ, 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 T263 FLJ registered?

T263 FLJ is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T263 FLJ safe to buy?

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