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W117 JVV

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,598 mi
Last recorded8,598 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 JVV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 8,598 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 8,598 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 8,284 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 7,326 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 7,326 miles

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

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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W117 JVV is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W117 JVV, 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 W117 JVV registered?

W117 JVV is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W117 JVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W117 JVV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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