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T900 TBS

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

8,700 mi
Last recorded8,700 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT900 TBS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 8,700 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 8,700 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 8,114 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 7,991 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 7,519 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 7,259 miles

Exhaust noisy louder than that of a similar bike with a standard exhaust. (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 6,955 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 6,949 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 6,686 miles

Rear number plate light not working

Pass 17 Sep 2016 6,601 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 6,396 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 6,354 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 6,198 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 6,136 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 6,016 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 5,831 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 5,505 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 5,111 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 4,607 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 TBS is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TBS, 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 TBS registered?

T900 TBS is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T900 TBS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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