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T428 ENV

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,085 mi
Last recorded33,085 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT428 ENV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 33,085 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 31,470 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 31,435 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 31,205 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 31,205 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 30,874 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 30,480 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 29,742 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 29,647 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 29,647 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2017 29,631 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 29,426 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 29,396 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 29,132 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 28,877 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 28,587 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 27,864 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 27,048 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 25,812 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 239,465 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 23,946 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 22,330 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 21,669 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 14,786 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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T428 ENV is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T428 ENV, 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 T428 ENV registered?

T428 ENV is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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