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W616 SJF

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

15,159 mi
Last recorded15,159 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW616 SJF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 15,159 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 14,367 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 14,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and dated 2007 (5.2.3 (e))

minor engine oil leak onto exhaust

Pass 5 Aug 2022 13,743 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 13,030 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 12,157 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 11,982 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 11,902 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 11,832 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 11,520 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 11,014 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 10,759 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 10,375 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 9,730 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 9,265 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 8,433 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 7,748 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 6,554 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 5,439 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 4,696 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 4,696 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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W616 SJF is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W616 SJF, 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 W616 SJF registered?

W616 SJF is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 April 2000.

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