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T9 SJC

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,400 mi
Last recorded16,400 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT9 SJC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 16,400 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 16,243 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 15,991 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 15,819 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 15,038 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 14,861 miles

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 14,861 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 13,810 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 13,356 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 12,345 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 11,700 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 11,269 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 10,073 miles

Nearside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2005 10,064 miles

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

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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T9 SJC is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T9 SJC, 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 T9 SJC registered?

T9 SJC is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is T9 SJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T9 SJC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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