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Triumph Thunderbird

Silver and Red · Petrol · 1999 · 885 cc

T231 WGJMOT history

T231 WGJ is a silver and red petrol Triumph Thunderbird first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 31,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
31,220 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T231 WGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Triumph
Model
Thunderbird
Colour
Silver and Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
885 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T231 WGJ was last recorded at 31,220 miles on 9 May 2026, 827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,393 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
827 miles
Average per year
753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,220 miles
  • 2025 – 30,393 miles
  • 2024 – 29,508 miles
  • 2023 – 28,590 miles
  • 2022 – 27,440 miles
  • 2021 – 26,565 miles
  • 2019 – 25,742 miles
  • 2018 – 24,621 miles
  • 2017 – 23,538 miles
  • 2016 – 22,217 miles
  • 2015 – 20,870 miles
  • 2014 – 19,433 miles
  • 2009 – 19,371 miles
  • 2007 – 17,931 miles
  • 2006 – 16,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,220 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    31,220 miles
    Test number
    862896093342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail31,220 miles (+827)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,220 miles
    Test number
    443655838536
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass30,393 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    30,393 miles
    Test number
    494587781184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass29,508 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    29,508 miles
    Test number
    974982401217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass28,590 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    28,590 miles
    Test number
    861820191514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,440 miles (+875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    27,440 miles
    Test number
    153670976691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass26,565 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    26,565 miles
    Test number
    497949390794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,742 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    25,742 miles
    Test number
    881612651246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,621 miles (+1,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    24,621 miles
    Test number
    606661016992
    • AdvisoryFront frontbrake fluid discoulored
  10. Pass23,538 miles (+1,321)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    23,538 miles
    Test number
    337189718276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,217 miles (+1,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    22,217 miles
    Test number
    912570778035
    • AdvisoryChain has slight tight spot but not affecting bike
  12. Pass20,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    20,870 miles
    Test number
    289457755132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail20,870 miles (+1,437)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,870 miles
    Test number
    685607855103
    • FailureFront Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureThrottle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
  14. Pass19,433 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    19,433 miles
    Test number
    528050274087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,371 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    19,371 miles
    Test number
    220221549007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    17,931 miles
    Test number
    713497497106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail17,931 miles (+1,659)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,931 miles
    Test number
    903074797130
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • NoteChain guard missing
  18. Pass16,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    16,272 miles
    Test number
    493247686168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail16,272 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,272 miles
    Test number
    893196486101
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Questions about T231 WGJ

Does T231 WGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T231 WGJ is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T231 WGJ?
The MOT on T231 WGJ is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T231 WGJ done?
T231 WGJ was recorded at 31,220 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 753 miles a year.
Has T231 WGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T231 WGJ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T231 WGJ 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 T231 WGJ find?
T231 WGJ passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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