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V279 UBD

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

24,896 mi
Last recorded24,896 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 24,896 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 24,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 24,761 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 24,660 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 24,563 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 24,453 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 23,833 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 23,201 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

advise rear tyre wearing square

Fail 9 Jul 2015 23,103 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 23,103 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 22,206 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 21,725 miles

rear tyre squareing off

Pass 17 Jul 2012 21,462 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 20,546 miles

advise rear tyre starting to feather the edges of the tread off

Fail 22 Jun 2010 19,390 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 19,390 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 17,626 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,807 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2008 16,807 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 15,284 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 13,455 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 13,455 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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V279 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V279 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 V279 UBD registered?

V279 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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