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T284 BDM

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

13,967 mi
Last recorded13,967 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT284 BDM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 13,967 miles

Front tyre has hair line cracks in the wall but the tyre is tubed.

Pass 28 Aug 2024 12,577 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 12,283 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 11,837 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 10,992 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 10,176 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 9,564 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 9,244 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 9,138 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 9,078 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 8,808 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 8,808 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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T284 BDM is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T284 BDM, 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 T284 BDM registered?

T284 BDM is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 5 May 1999.

Is T284 BDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T284 BDM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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