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V156 UBD

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,810 mi
Last recorded15,810 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV156 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 15,810 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front fork leg pitted.

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 15,795 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 15,345 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 14,940 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 14,531 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 14,410 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 14,203 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 13,691 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 12,772 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 12,274 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 11,886 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 11,702 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 10,602 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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V156 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 V156 UBD, 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 V156 UBD registered?

V156 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V156 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V156 UBD shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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