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T897 SCH

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

13,201 mi
Last recorded13,201 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT897 SCH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 13,201 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 13,201 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 12,854 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 12,296 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 12,296 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 11,746 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 11,572 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 11,091 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 10,810 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 10,103 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 May 2011 9,558 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 7,802 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 7,339 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 5,805 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 5,234 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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T897 SCH is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T897 SCH, 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 T897 SCH registered?

T897 SCH is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 May 1999.

Is T897 SCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T897 SCH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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