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T588 BNL

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,682 mi
Last recorded34,682 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT588 BNL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 34,682 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 34,679 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 34,676 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 34,550 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 34,135 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 34,135 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 33,588 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 33,085 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 33,085 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 32,161 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 28,463 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 27,370 miles

front discs slightly distorted

Pass 6 Mar 2013 25,119 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 23,557 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,600 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 18,048 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 15,701 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 14,787 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 12,112 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 8,946 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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T588 BNL is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T588 BNL, 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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T588 BNL is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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