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W701 RLJ

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,712 mi
Last recorded10,712 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW701 RLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 10,712 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 10,436 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 10,089 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 10,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 10,050 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 10,049 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 10,043 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 10,042 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 10,026 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 10,024 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 10,023 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 10,011 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 10,011 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 9,831 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 9,693 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 9,472 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 9,096 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 5,762 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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W701 RLJ is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W701 RLJ, 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 W701 RLJ registered?

W701 RLJ is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W701 RLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W701 RLJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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