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V244 DCW

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

11,406 mi
Last recorded11,406 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV244 DCW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 11,406 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 10,877 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 10,877 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 May 2017 10,335 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 10,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 10,311 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 9,840 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 9,840 miles

Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 9,312 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 9,305 miles

battery output very low

rear tyre very near limit tread

Pass 16 Apr 2011 6,900 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 6,337 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 6,337 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 6,259 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 5,042 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 4,948 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 4,719 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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V244 DCW is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 V244 DCW, 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 V244 DCW registered?

V244 DCW is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V244 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V244 DCW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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