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W226 FON

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

23,024 mi
Last recorded23,024 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 FON
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 23,024 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 22,979 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 22,892 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 20,666 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 20,457 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 20,352 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 20,314 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 20,301 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 May 2016 20,262 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 20,249 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 19,643 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 19,339 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 19,290 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 19,123 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 19,123 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 18,881 miles

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2009 18,573 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 18,222 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 17,804 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 16,939 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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W226 FON is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 W226 FON, 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 W226 FON registered?

W226 FON is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 5 July 2000.

Is W226 FON safe to buy?

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