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T351 SPT

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

27,611 mi
Last recorded27,611 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT351 SPT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 27,611 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2025 27,599 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 27,857 miles

Front Stop lamp not working front switch inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 27,528 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 27,473 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 27,231 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 27,219 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

rear tye cut

Pass 14 Apr 2021 27,011 miles

rear tyre damadged

Pass 24 Apr 2020 26,558 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 48,136 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 47,363 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 8,139 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 49,600 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 1,762 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 1,349 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 1,347 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 18 Aug 2011 72 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 63 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 19,191 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 19,147 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 16,224 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 15,720 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 15,682 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 15,101 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 14,220 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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T351 SPT is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T351 SPT, 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 T351 SPT registered?

T351 SPT is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 July 1999.

Is T351 SPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T351 SPT shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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