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V243 UBD

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

19,417 mi
Last recorded19,417 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV243 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 19,417 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 18,345 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 17,936 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 17,366 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 16,899 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 16,491 miles

Front brake lever slightly bent

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner brake pad low (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 16,491 miles

Front brake lever slightly bent

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner brake pad low (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 15,480 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 14,484 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 14,287 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 14,225 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 13,879 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 13,805 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 13,550 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 13,550 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,053 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 12,015 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 11,115 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 10,362 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 8,350 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 8,332 miles

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

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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V243 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V243 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 V243 UBD registered?

V243 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V243 UBD safe to buy?

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