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W748 JJO

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,930 mi
Last recorded37,930 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW748 JJO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 37,930 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 37,008 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 36,340 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 35,109 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 34,291 miles

not much free play on rear brake pedal pivot

Pass 7 May 2015 32,665 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 30,268 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 27,964 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Apr 2012 27,524 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 27,437 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front brake bind

Fail 30 Mar 2011 27,437 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front brake bind

Pass 6 Aug 2009 26,775 miles

number plate light not working

Pass 27 Aug 2008 25,088 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 22,975 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 22,974 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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W748 JJO is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow 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 W748 JJO, 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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W748 JJO is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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