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W165 JVV

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

31,195 mi
Last recorded31,195 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 JVV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 31,195 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 31,195 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 31,181 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 31,181 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 31,165 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 31,161 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 31,158 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 31,048 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 30,282 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 30,208 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 30,208 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 30,053 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 25,721 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 25,721 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 20,285 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,598 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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W165 JVV is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W165 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 W165 JVV registered?

W165 JVV is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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