MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)
Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
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W162 JVV is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 W162 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 W162 JVV registered?
W162 JVV is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 July 2000.
Is W162 JVV safe to buy?
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