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T840 OCR

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

5,261 mi
Last recorded5,261 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT840 OCR
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 5,261 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 5,261 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 5,201 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 5,188 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 5,188 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front tyre tread feathering

Pass 4 Jun 2020 5,116 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 5,034 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 5,029 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 4,753 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 4,722 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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T840 OCR is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T840 OCR, 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 T840 OCR registered?

T840 OCR is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is T840 OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T840 OCR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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