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V155 LGF

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,075 mi
Last recorded26,075 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV155 LGF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 26,075 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2014 26,067 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 26,067 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 24,741 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 24,741 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 22,233 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 17,338 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 17,338 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 14,414 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 11,330 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 11,245 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 10,992 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 10,534 miles

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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V155 LGF is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V155 LGF, 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 V155 LGF registered?

V155 LGF is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V155 LGF safe to buy?

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