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T895 RHC

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,110 mi
Last recorded50,110 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT895 RHC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 50,110 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 49,780 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 49,780 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 49,380 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 49,380 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 49,065 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 49,065 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 48,707 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 47,850 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 47,778 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 47,437 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 47,294 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 46,934 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 46,066 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 45,613 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,096 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 43,987 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 43,985 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,489 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 42,900 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 42,306 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 41,767 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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T895 RHC is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T895 RHC, 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 T895 RHC registered?

T895 RHC is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 August 1999.

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