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V556 MKK

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,276 mi
Last recorded4,276 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV556 MKK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 4,276 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 3,953 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 3,343 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 3,343 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 9,855 miles

After market exhausts fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2021 9,850 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

After market exhausts fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2020 2,060 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 1,117 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 49 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 4,541 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 4,419 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 4,212 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 4,028 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 3,603 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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V556 MKK is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V556 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V556 MKK registered?

V556 MKK is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V556 MKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V556 MKK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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