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W566 EGC

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,782 mi
Last recorded22,782 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW566 EGC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2025 22,782 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 22,747 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 22,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 25,509 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 22,496 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 22,482 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 22,346 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 22,245 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 22,087 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 21,664 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 21,272 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 20,489 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 19,648 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 19,117 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 18,326 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 17,713 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 16,962 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 15,700 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 12,505 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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W566 EGC is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W566 EGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W566 EGC registered?

W566 EGC is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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