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T747 ANH

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,293 mi
Last recorded81,293 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT747 ANH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 81,293 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 80,047 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 78,136 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 73,011 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,283 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 59,608 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,102 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 54,074 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 42,277 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,344 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 14,708 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 12,999 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 12,999 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 12,324 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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T747 ANH is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T747 ANH, 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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T747 ANH is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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