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Triumph Thunderbird

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 885 cc

T99 TBSMOT history

T99 TBS is a red petrol Triumph Thunderbird first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 40,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
40,214 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T99 TBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Triumph
Model
Thunderbird
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
885 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T99 TBS was last recorded at 40,214 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,453 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
761 miles
Average per year
1,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,214 miles
  • 2024 – 39,453 miles
  • 2023 – 38,915 miles
  • 2022 – 38,032 miles
  • 2021 – 37,263 miles
  • 2020 – 36,883 miles
  • 2019 – 36,197 miles
  • 2018 – 34,837 miles
  • 2017 – 33,070 miles
  • 2016 – 32,214 miles
  • 2015 – 29,366 miles
  • 2014 – 26,107 miles
  • 2013 – 24,162 miles
  • 2012 – 22,385 miles
  • 2011 – 19,210 miles
  • 2010 – 16,842 miles
  • 2009 – 14,448 miles
  • 2008 – 11,727 miles
  • 2007 – 10,915 miles
  • 2006 – 10,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,214 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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Headlamp mask fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,214 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    40,214 miles
    Test number
    181351788156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,453 miles (+538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    39,453 miles
    Test number
    513328076641
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass38,915 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    38,915 miles
    Test number
    224139329850
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  4. Fail38,915 miles (+883)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,915 miles
    Test number
    606753647204
    • Repaired at testRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  5. Pass38,032 miles (+769)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    38,032 miles
    Test number
    268550490452
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight mask fitted

  6. Pass37,263 miles (+380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    37,263 miles
    Test number
    565732950288
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  7. Pass36,883 miles (+686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    36,883 miles
    Test number
    898105479885
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp mask fitted at time of test

  8. Pass36,197 miles (+1,360)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    36,197 miles
    Test number
    694633687813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,837 miles (+1,767)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    34,837 miles
    Test number
    540586501756
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp mask fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass33,070 miles (+856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    33,070 miles
    Test number
    268115807455
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  11. Pass32,214 miles (+2,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    32,214 miles
    Test number
    181509513580
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  12. Pass29,366 miles (+3,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,366 miles
    Test number
    509601558656
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  13. Pass26,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    26,107 miles
    Test number
    447167394221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail26,107 miles (+1,945)6 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,107 miles
    Test number
    155163384224
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
    • DangerousNearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  15. Pass24,162 miles (+1,777)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    24,162 miles
    Test number
    385152063212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,385 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    22,385 miles
    Test number
    937000392203
    • AdvisoryFront Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

  17. Fail22,385 miles (+3,175)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,385 miles
    Test number
    917410392266
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

  18. Pass19,210 miles (+2,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    19,210 miles
    Test number
    387890451203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

  19. Pass16,842 miles (+2,394)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    16,842 miles
    Test number
    813581050269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,448 miles (+2,721)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    14,448 miles
    Test number
    500162639248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,727 miles (+812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    11,727 miles
    Test number
    973768718219
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  22. Pass10,915 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    10,915 miles
    Test number
    974345897190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,057 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    10,057 miles
    Test number
    490863846116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail10,040 miles3 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,040 miles
    Test number
    774980446191
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
    • DangerousRear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
    • DangerousStop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Questions about T99 TBS

Does T99 TBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T99 TBS is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T99 TBS?
The MOT on T99 TBS is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T99 TBS done?
T99 TBS was recorded at 40,214 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 1,552 miles a year.
Has T99 TBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T99 TBS has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T99 TBS 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 T99 TBS find?
T99 TBS passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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