MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,723 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
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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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