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W869 XGJ

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,459 mi
Last recorded45,459 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW869 XGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 45,459 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2025 45,221 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2024 44,345 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 42,982 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 41,508 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 40,063 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 38,612 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2018 36,850 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 33,428 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 32,784 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 31,940 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 May 2013 30,589 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 14 May 2013 30,560 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 May 2012 29,573 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 29,540 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,101 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 28,101 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,185 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 25,677 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 25,677 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 24,610 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 21,183 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 19,921 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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W869 XGJ is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W869 XGJ, 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 W869 XGJ registered?

W869 XGJ is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 20 May 2000.

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