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T284 KLA

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

24,491 mi
Last recorded24,491 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT284 KLA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 24,491 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 24,491 miles

Stop lamp not working front brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 23,587 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 22,240 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 21,696 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 20,986 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 19,690 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 18,263 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 17,410 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 17,398 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 16,995 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 16,271 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 15,729 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 15,006 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 13,345 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 13,326 miles

Nearside Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 11,771 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 KLA is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 T284 KLA, 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 KLA registered?

T284 KLA is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is T284 KLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T284 KLA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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