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V252 UBD

1999 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

74,004 mi
Last recorded74,004 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Thunderbird14,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV252 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 74,004 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 72,602 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 71,409 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 71,409 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 70,583 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 68,959 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 76,420 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 64,514 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 61,573 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 57,635 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,118 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,037 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 39,246 miles

brake pedal return spring weak.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,281 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 26,694 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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V252 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 V252 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 V252 UBD registered?

V252 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V252 UBD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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