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T751 VKE

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,335 mi
Last recorded18,335 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT751 VKE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 18,335 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 18,131 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 18,107 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 18,030 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 17,936 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 17,936 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 17,694 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 17,363 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 17,075 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 15,752 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 14,811 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 14,811 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 13,902 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 13,143 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 12,633 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 12,085 miles

slight cracking around centre of tread

Pass 15 Jun 2012 11,610 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 11,610 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 11,279 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 10,805 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 10,737 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 10,380 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 9,287 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 6,983 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 6,949 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 6,062 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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T751 VKE is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T751 VKE, 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 T751 VKE registered?

T751 VKE is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 July 1999.

Is T751 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T751 VKE shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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