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J8 DGP

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,981 mi
Last recorded19,981 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 DGP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 19,981 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 19,916 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 19,695 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 19,311 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 19,288 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 19,285 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 19,107 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2013 19,072 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 18,845 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 18,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 18,765 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 16,069 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 15,400 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 14,817 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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J8 DGP is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 14,978 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 J8 DGP, 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 26 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J8 DGP registered?

J8 DGP is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is J8 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 DGP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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