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V545 MKK

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

White Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

19,541 mi
Last recorded19,541 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV545 MKK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 19,541 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fuel vent pipe incorrectly routed

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 19,522 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Fuel vent pipe incorrectly routed

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 17,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

chain guards missing

Fail 13 Apr 2023 17,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

chain guards missing

Pass 31 Jul 2021 49,919 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 31 Jul 2021 49,919 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 41,237 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 40,456 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 37,414 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 35,225 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,182 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 28,182 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 24,281 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 21,919 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 20,526 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,026 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 15,879 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 13,937 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 10,728 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 8,315 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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V545 MKK is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in White with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V545 MKK, 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 V545 MKK registered?

V545 MKK is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is V545 MKK safe to buy?

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