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V275 UBD

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

7,043 mi
Last recorded7,043 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV275 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 7,043 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 6,767 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 6,715 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 6,604 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 6,424 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 5,990 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 5,581 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 5,093 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 4,987 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 4,581 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 3,982 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 3,721 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 3,234 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 3,234 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 3,082 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 1,510 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 1,462 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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V275 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 V275 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 V275 UBD registered?

V275 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V275 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V275 UBD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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