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T99 TBS

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,214 mi
Last recorded40,214 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT99 TBS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 40,214 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 39,453 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 38,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 38,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 38,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

headlight mask fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2021 37,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 36,883 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

headlamp mask fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2019 36,197 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 34,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp mask fitted at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 33,070 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 32,214 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2015 29,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 26,107 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 26,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2013 24,162 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,385 miles

Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 22,385 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 19,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 16,842 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 14,448 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 11,727 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 10,915 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 10,057 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 10,040 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2) DANGEROUS

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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T99 TBS is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T99 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 T99 TBS registered?

T99 TBS is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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