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Triumph Thunderbird

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 885 cc

V42 DNBMOT history

V42 DNB is a red petrol Triumph Thunderbird first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 19 MOT tests, with 32,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 May 2027
Mileage
32,736 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
19 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 DNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Triumph
Model
Thunderbird
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
885 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 DNB was last recorded at 32,736 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
31,834 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
902 miles
Average per year
1,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 32,736 miles
  • 2025 – 31,834 miles
  • 2024 – 30,239 miles
  • 2023 – 29,287 miles
  • 2022 – 28,440 miles
  • 2021 – 27,807 miles
  • 2020 – 27,372 miles
  • 2019 – 26,431 miles
  • 2018 – 25,543 miles
  • 2017 – 21,628 miles
  • 2016 – 21,588 miles
  • 2015 – 19,854 miles
  • 2014 – 17,989 miles
  • 2013 – 14,334 miles
  • 2010 – 13,274 miles
  • 2009 – 11,177 miles
  • 2008 – 10,159 miles
  • 2007 – 8,158 miles
  • 2006 – 6,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,736 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,736 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    32,736 miles
    Test number
    868108740866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass31,834 miles (+1,595)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    31,834 miles
    Test number
    502530159653
    • AdvisoryGear lever pivots worn.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass30,239 miles (+952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    30,239 miles
    Test number
    808883034279
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass29,287 miles (+847)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    29,287 miles
    Test number
    541997192173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass28,440 miles (+633)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    28,440 miles
    Test number
    511951486424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,807 miles (+435)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    27,807 miles
    Test number
    756466657990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,372 miles (+941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    27,372 miles
    Test number
    498658091385
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass26,431 miles (+888)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    26,431 miles
    Test number
    859078585162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,543 miles (+3,915)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    25,543 miles
    Test number
    761345704540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,628 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    21,628 miles
    Test number
    936412537909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,588 miles (+1,734)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    21,588 miles
    Test number
    550543474502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,854 miles (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    19,854 miles
    Test number
    508511357889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,989 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    17,989 miles
    Test number
    945709304391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,334 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    14,334 miles
    Test number
    675609713305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,274 miles (+2,097)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    13,274 miles
    Test number
    753734170117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,177 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    11,177 miles
    Test number
    993735179126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,159 miles (+2,001)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    10,159 miles
    Test number
    544499578180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,158 miles (+1,573)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    8,158 miles
    Test number
    443011017243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass6,585 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    6,585 miles
    Test number
    184271536166
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Questions about V42 DNB

Does V42 DNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V42 DNB is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V42 DNB?
The MOT on V42 DNB is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V42 DNB done?
V42 DNB was recorded at 32,736 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 1,311 miles a year.
Has V42 DNB ever failed its MOT?
No. V42 DNB has passed all 19 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on V42 DNB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V42 DNB find?
V42 DNB passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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