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T531 SFL

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

13,181 mi
Last recorded13,181 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT531 SFL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 13,181 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 12,956 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 12,824 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 12,783 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. RH exhaust rubbing swinging arm (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rivets on front mudguard slightly loose

Fail 31 Mar 2017 12,783 miles

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

Front mudguard insecure bolts loose (2.3.7)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. RH exhaust rubbing swinging arm (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rivets on front mudguard slightly loose

Pass 29 Apr 2013 12,781 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 12,682 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 12,669 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 12,668 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 12,631 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 12,373 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 12,141 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 12,093 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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T531 SFL is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 T531 SFL, 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 T531 SFL registered?

T531 SFL is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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