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V277 UBD

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,804 mi
Last recorded35,804 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV277 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 35,804 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 33,580 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 28,616 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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V277 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V277 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 V277 UBD registered?

V277 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V277 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V277 UBD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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