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V42 DNB

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,736 mi
Last recorded32,736 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 DNB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 32,736 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 31,834 miles

Gear lever pivots worn.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 30,239 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 29,287 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 28,440 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 27,807 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 27,372 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 26,431 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 25,543 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 21,628 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 21,588 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 19,854 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 17,989 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 14,334 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 13,274 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 11,177 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 10,159 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 8,158 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 6,585 miles

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

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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V42 DNB is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V42 DNB, 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 V42 DNB registered?

V42 DNB is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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