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V221 UBD

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,417 mi
Last recorded7,417 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV221 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 7,417 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 7,215 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 5,320 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 4,738 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 4,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Mar 2012 4,099 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 4,089 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2011 50 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 50 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 19,184 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 17,425 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))

Pass 13 Feb 2008 15,754 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 14,687 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 13,227 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 13,227 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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V221 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V221 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 V221 UBD registered?

V221 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V221 UBD safe to buy?

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