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T1 BRD

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

23,157 mi
Last recorded23,157 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 BRD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 23,157 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 23,048 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 23,048 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 22,851 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 22,459 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 22,459 miles

Stop lamp not working doesn't work off front brake lever. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 20,848 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. heat sheild loose (7.1.1.c)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 20,805 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. heat sheild loose (7.1.1.c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 19,183 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 18,087 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 18,087 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 15,912 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 13,367 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 11,728 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 11,417 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 9,266 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 9,266 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 May 2007 9,152 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 8,101 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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T1 BRD is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T1 BRD, 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.

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What year was T1 BRD registered?

T1 BRD is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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