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V429 UBD

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,618 mi
Last recorded13,618 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV429 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 13,618 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 12,880 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 12,708 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 12,708 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2011 12,059 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 10,870 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2009 9,809 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 8,999 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 8,742 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 8,198 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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V429 UBD is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 V429 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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V429 UBD is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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