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V284 UBD

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

15,286 mi
Last recorded15,286 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV284 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 15,286 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 14,963 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 14,735 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 14,393 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 14,027 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 13,717 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 12,501 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 11,549 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 11,549 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 10,910 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 10,550 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 10,469 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 9,968 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 9,828 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 9,399 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 8,578 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 7,540 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 7,073 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 6,293 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 6,293 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 5,989 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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V284 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V284 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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V284 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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