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V148 DGC

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

25,055 mi
Last recorded25,055 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV148 DGC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 25,055 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 25,055 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 24,887 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 24,800 miles

initial colour stated as white now corrected to black

Pass 28 Apr 2018 24,744 miles

Central Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 24,471 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 24,444 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 23,984 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake front brake slightly grabbing but not effecting performance (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 23,167 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 21,076 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 21,076 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 19,383 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 17,424 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 14,282 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 13,318 miles

RIGHT HAND SWITCH GEAR HAS MOVMENT.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 10,657 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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V148 DGC is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V148 DGC, 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 V148 DGC registered?

V148 DGC is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V148 DGC safe to buy?

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