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T534 WDL

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,347 mi
Last recorded49,347 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT534 WDL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 49,347 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 49,345 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 49,270 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 47,778 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 46,292 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 45,004 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 43,400 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 40,588 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 38,441 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 36,494 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 32,597 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 28,380 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 24,275 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 19,861 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 16,332 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 13,538 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 11,554 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 10,118 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 9,804 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 9,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 5,771 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 5,771 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 3,832 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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T534 WDL is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T534 WDL, 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 T534 WDL registered?

T534 WDL is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 July 1999.

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