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V214 UBD

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,650 mi
Last recorded29,650 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV214 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 29,650 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 29,614 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 29,614 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 29,460 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 29,460 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 29,127 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 29,042 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2018 29,042 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 28,885 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 23,096 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 23,047 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 22,560 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 20,689 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2010 20,689 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

number plate light not working

Pass 4 Aug 2009 17,911 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 17,414 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 16,913 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 15,550 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 15,550 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 14,084 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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V214 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V214 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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V214 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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