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T731 BHJ

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

5,900 mi
Last recorded5,900 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT731 BHJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 5,900 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 5,837 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 58,143 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2017 2,831 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 2,029 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,293 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 652 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 447 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 446 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 202 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 26,161 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,509 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 29,484 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,154 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 23,926 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,725 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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T731 BHJ 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 81.3%.

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 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 T731 BHJ, 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 T731 BHJ registered?

T731 BHJ is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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