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V197 UBD

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,131 mi
Last recorded58,131 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 58,131 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 57,270 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 56,637 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 55,617 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 53,400 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 52,630 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 51,901 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 50,689 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 49,485 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 48,386 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 45,217 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 42,051 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 39,305 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 36,505 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 32,874 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 29,031 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 23,864 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 20,046 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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V197 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V197 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V197 UBD registered?

V197 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V197 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V197 UBD shows 18 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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