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T914 CLN

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,652 mi
Last recorded10,652 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT914 CLN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 10,652 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2014 10,576 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2008 10,335 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 10,324 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 9,689 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 8,171 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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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T914 CLN is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T914 CLN, 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 T914 CLN registered?

T914 CLN is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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