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W601 UDG

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,172 mi
Last recorded15,172 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW601 UDG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 15,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear mudguard not fitted at the time of testing

Pass 29 Apr 2025 15,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear mudguard not fitted at time of testing

Pass 17 Oct 2023 14,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front and rear tyre pressures very low (PRS)

Rear mudguard not fitted at time of testing

Fail 17 Oct 2023 14,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front and rear tyre pressures very low (PRS)

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear mudguard not fitted at time of testing

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 May 2020 14,455 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 14,455 miles

Central Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 14,346 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 13,366 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 12,521 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 12,053 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 11,390 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 10,517 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 9,683 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 7,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 5,931 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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W601 UDG is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W601 UDG, 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 W601 UDG registered?

W601 UDG is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W601 UDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W601 UDG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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