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V878 MGO

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

21,184 mi
Last recorded21,184 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV878 MGO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 21,184 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 20,216 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 19,205 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 17,098 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 16,799 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 16,799 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 16,539 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 15,910 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 15,776 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 15,436 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 15,134 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 14,106 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 13,198 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 13,197 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 12,470 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 10,672 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 8,169 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 7,160 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 6,364 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 5,972 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 5,722 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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V878 MGO is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 V878 MGO, 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 V878 MGO registered?

V878 MGO is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 February 2000.

Is V878 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V878 MGO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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