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T900 TBD

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,732 mi
Last recorded45,732 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT900 TBD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 45,732 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 44,338 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 42,859 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 42,421 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 41,831 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 39,667 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 38,183 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 36,439 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 35,260 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 32,669 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 29,106 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 22,555 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 19,829 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 17,426 miles

1 x rear position lamp inop

no plate lamp inop

Fail 19 Apr 2011 17,426 miles

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

1x rear position lamp inop

very slight cuts x2 in rear tyre carcass and structure not affected

Pass 24 Apr 2010 15,574 miles

1x rear position lamp inop

no plate lamp inop

Pass 4 Apr 2009 14,647 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 12,091 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 12,091 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 11,754 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 11,156 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 TBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 TBD, 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 TBD registered?

T900 TBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T900 TBD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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