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Triumph Thunderbird

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 885 cc

T138 ARPMOT history

T138 ARP is a black petrol Triumph Thunderbird first used on 12 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 39,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
39,784 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T138 ARP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Triumph
Model
Thunderbird
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
885 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T138 ARP was last recorded at 39,784 miles on 5 May 2026, 390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2013.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,394 miles · 19 Sept 2013
Between the last two tests
390 miles
Average per year
889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,784 miles
  • 2013 – 39,394 miles
  • 2011 – 37,457 miles
  • 2010 – 32,542 miles
  • 2009 – 30,831 miles
  • 2007 – 23,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,784 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

8 tests since 2 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,784 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    39,784 miles
    Test number
    475986908400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,394 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,394 miles
    Test number
    385132663438
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

  3. Fail39,394 miles (+1,937)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,394 miles
    Test number
    678612263278
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

  4. Pass37,457 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,457 miles
    Test number
    957615591163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,542 miles (+1,711)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,542 miles
    Test number
    210989760424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,831 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,831 miles
    Test number
    601689159148
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  7. Fail30,809 miles (+7,474)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,809 miles
    Test number
    912833139195
    • FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
    • FailureDrive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
    • FailureHandlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.7.3a)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureSteering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  8. Pass23,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    23,335 miles
    Test number
    343596607359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T138 ARP

Does T138 ARP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T138 ARP is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T138 ARP?
The MOT on T138 ARP is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T138 ARP done?
T138 ARP was recorded at 39,784 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 889 miles a year.
Has T138 ARP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T138 ARP has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2013.
Has the mileage on T138 ARP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T138 ARP find?
T138 ARP passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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