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T701 HNH

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

5,491 mi
Last recorded5,491 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT701 HNH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 5,491 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 4,719 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 3,914 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 3,914 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 3,427 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied Control one (3.1.3c)

Seat slightly insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2016 2 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015
Pass 28 Feb 2014 18,533 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 17,445 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 17,422 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 16,747 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 15,792 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 14,398 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 14,132 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 11,963 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 11,963 miles

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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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T701 HNH is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T701 HNH, 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 T701 HNH registered?

T701 HNH is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T701 HNH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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