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V272 UBD

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,914 mi
Last recorded14,914 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV272 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 14,914 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 14,879 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 14,254 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 14,128 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 13,490 miles

front tyre starting to perish and wear

Pass 31 Jul 2008 13,180 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 12,712 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 12,703 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

rear tyre has a gash/cut acoss centre of tread

Pass 19 May 2005 9,699 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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V272 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V272 UBD, 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 V272 UBD registered?

V272 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V272 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V272 UBD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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