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T900 SFJ

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,880 mi
Last recorded19,880 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT900 SFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 19,880 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Gear position lever pivot worn

Pass 5 Sep 2022 19,451 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 19,451 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake grabbing severely Dry pivot on front brake lever (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 May 2019 18,826 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 18,826 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 18,119 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 17,694 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 17,145 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 16,289 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 14,742 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 13,319 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 11,284 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 11,060 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 10,960 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 10,496 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 8,291 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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T900 SFJ is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T900 SFJ, 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 T900 SFJ registered?

T900 SFJ is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is T900 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T900 SFJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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