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Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 885 cc

V689 JCVMOT history

V689 JCV is a gold petrol Triumph Thunderbird first used on 14 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 5,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
5,709 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V689 JCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Triumph
Model
Thunderbird
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
885 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V689 JCV was last recorded at 5,709 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 May 2007: 1,370 miles, lower than 14,018 miles on 8 Dec 2005.
  • 22 Apr 2015: 4,353 miles, lower than 42,877 miles on 17 Jan 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
5,676 miles · 22 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
33 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 5,709 miles
  • 2024 – 5,676 miles
  • 2022 – 5,336 miles
  • 2021 – 4,903 miles
  • 2019 – 4,888 miles
  • 2018 – 4,858 miles
  • 2017 – 4,774 miles
  • 2016 – 4,530 miles
  • 2015 – 4,353 miles
  • 2014 – 42,877 miles
  • 2013 – 3,972 miles
  • 2012 – 3,932 miles
  • 2011 – 3,814 miles
  • 2010 – 3,695 miles
  • 2009 – 3,186 miles
  • 2007 – 1,370 miles
  • 2005 – 14,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass5,709 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass5,709 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    5,709 miles
    Test number
    386244099289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass5,676 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    5,676 miles
    Test number
    152370711948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail5,662 miles (+326)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,662 miles
    Test number
    245264260210
    • DangerousStop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Rear brake switch inoperative !! (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
  4. Pass5,336 miles (+433)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    5,336 miles
    Test number
    251603070987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass4,903 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    4,903 miles
    Test number
    342309008900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass4,888 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    4,888 miles
    Test number
    363192106733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass4,858 miles (+84)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    4,858 miles
    Test number
    634084303289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass4,774 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    4,774 miles
    Test number
    156496170483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass4,530 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    4,530 miles
    Test number
    594585210632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass4,353 miles (-38,524)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    4,353 miles
    Test number
    779282815184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,877 miles (+38,905)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,877 miles
    Test number
    779997214023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass3,972 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    3,972 miles
    Test number
    446940273164
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
  13. Pass3,932 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    3,932 miles
    Test number
    457262342261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass3,814 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    3,814 miles
    Test number
    619293871161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass3,695 miles (+509)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    3,695 miles
    Test number
    801432800112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass3,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    3,186 miles
    Test number
    921278409149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail3,186 miles (+1,816)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,186 miles
    Test number
    350764599024
    • FailureFront Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
    • FailureHeadlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)
    • FailureStop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
  18. Pass1,370 miles (-12,648)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    1,370 miles
    Test number
    571975237174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    14,018 miles
    Test number
    974652245312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V689 JCV

Does V689 JCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V689 JCV is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V689 JCV?
The MOT on V689 JCV is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V689 JCV done?
V689 JCV was recorded at 5,709 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026.
Has V689 JCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V689 JCV has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V689 JCV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 15 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V689 JCV find?
V689 JCV passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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