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T747 PWP

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

15,065 mi
Last recorded15,065 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT747 PWP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 15,065 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 15,065 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 14,891 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 14,756 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 14,336 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 12,410 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 11,467 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 11,372 miles

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

bolt missing in seat

engine oil leak

gear lever loose

Fail 26 Mar 2012 11,203 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 11,203 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 10,693 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

chain loose

gear lever loose

noise from starter motor

Pass 17 Nov 2010 10,693 miles

chain loose

gear lever loose

noise from starter motor

Pass 23 Sep 2009 9,572 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 8,443 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 8,009 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 6,509 miles

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

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 PWP is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver 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 T747 PWP, 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 T747 PWP registered?

T747 PWP is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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