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T988 MKM

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,754 mi
Last recorded9,754 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT988 MKM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 9,754 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 9,539 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 9,539 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 8,785 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 8,660 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 8,167 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 7,813 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 7,554 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 7,514 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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T988 MKM is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T988 MKM, 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 T988 MKM registered?

T988 MKM is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 July 1999.

Is T988 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T988 MKM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T988 MKM have outstanding finance?

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