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T711 AFC

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,067 mi
Last recorded4,067 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT711 AFC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 4,067 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 4,067 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 2,087 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Rear Upper Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 2,087 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 15 miles

Centre Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Offside Front Upper Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 14 May 2012 15 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 25,480 miles

Centre Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Number Plate ilumination not present

Pass 3 Jun 2010 24,387 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 24,183 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 20,478 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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T711 AFC is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T711 AFC, 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 T711 AFC registered?

T711 AFC is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T711 AFC safe to buy?

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