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T425 SUY

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

27,402 mi
Last recorded27,402 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT425 SUY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 27,402 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 27,396 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 27,384 miles

rear brake slightly binding.

see seperate sheet.

Fail 7 Jul 2016 27,359 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

see seperate sheet.

Pass 27 Jun 2015 27,294 miles

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Pass 12 Jul 2014 27,180 miles

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Pass 1 Jun 2013 27,024 miles

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Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,988 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 14 May 2011 26,831 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 26,816 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2010 26,750 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 26,398 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 26,398 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 17,577 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 17,577 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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T425 SUY is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T425 SUY, 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 T425 SUY registered?

T425 SUY is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 20 April 1999.

Is T425 SUY safe to buy?

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