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V505 XDO

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,546 mi
Last recorded11,546 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV505 XDO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 11,546 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 12,294 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 8,947 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 8,933 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 8,680 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 8,545 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 8,545 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 8,261 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 8,261 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 7,878 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 7,073 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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V505 XDO is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V505 XDO, 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 V505 XDO registered?

V505 XDO is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V505 XDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V505 XDO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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