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V425 UBD

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

8,538 mi
Last recorded8,538 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV425 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 8,538 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 8,538 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2024 8,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 8,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2023 8,222 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 8,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 7,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 7,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 7,779 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2016 7,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 7,328 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 7,328 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2011 6,931 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 6,614 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2009 6,192 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 6,192 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 5,738 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 5,154 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 4,687 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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V425 UBD is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2000 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 14,978 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 V425 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 26 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V425 UBD registered?

V425 UBD is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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