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W756 VGO

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,580 mi
Last recorded61,580 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW756 VGO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 61,580 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 61,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit monitor (1.1.13 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear lens missing (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 61,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit monitor (1.1.13 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear lens missing (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 57,734 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 52,136 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 50,172 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 48,186 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 48,186 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 43,893 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 43,821 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 43,415 miles

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

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

Front tyre worn unevenly

Rear number plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Fail 22 Jul 2016 43,415 miles

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

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

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

Front tyre worn unevenly

Rear number plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 3 Apr 2015 39,997 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 37,969 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 36,189 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 34,159 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 34,159 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,536 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 29,548 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear no plate faded

rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 13 May 2008 27,065 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 23,397 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 24,672 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 24,672 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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W756 VGO is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W756 VGO, 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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W756 VGO is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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