MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding f- brake binding after brake applied (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V247 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 86.7%.
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 V247 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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V247 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 October 1999.
Is V247 UBD safe to buy?
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