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T290 LNV

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,714 mi
Last recorded26,714 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT290 LNV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 26,714 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 26,110 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 26,103 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside and offside fork stanchions pitted.

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 25,604 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 24,668 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 23,718 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 22,777 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 22,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 19,956 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 17,811 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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T290 LNV is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T290 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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What year was T290 LNV registered?

T290 LNV is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 19 August 1999.

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