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W566 YGJ

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

14,539 mi
Last recorded14,539 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW566 YGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 14,539 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 14,159 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 14,159 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 13,999 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 13,801 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 13,582 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 13,582 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 12,951 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 12,495 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 10,472 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 10,472 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 9,790 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 9,012 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 8,876 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2011 7,716 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 6,437 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 4,853 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 4,192 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 May 2008 4,192 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 YGJ 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 78.9%.

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 W566 YGJ, 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 W566 YGJ registered?

W566 YGJ is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W566 YGJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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