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V239 LWU

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

24,723 mi
Last recorded24,723 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV239 LWU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 May 2026 24,723 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 24,392 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 24,392 miles

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 24,365 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 24,130 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 24,003 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 23,857 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 23,661 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 23,398 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 22,318 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 20,178 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 17,910 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 16,544 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 14,688 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 14,020 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 13,926 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 13,591 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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V239 LWU is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V239 LWU, 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 V239 LWU registered?

V239 LWU is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V239 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V239 LWU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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