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T900 JBH

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

37,374 mi
Last recorded37,374 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT900 JBH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 37,374 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 36,529 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 35,073 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear shock pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 34,353 miles

Lower Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively Bottom shock pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 33,811 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 33,810 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 33,810 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 33,810 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 33,810 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 32,177 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 29,677 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 27,977 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 26,725 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 25,472 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 25,472 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 23,099 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 21,019 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 14,169 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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T900 JBH is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 T900 JBH, 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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T900 JBH is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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