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W872 XGJ

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

25,451 mi
Last recorded25,451 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW872 XGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 25,451 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 23,735 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 23,723 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 20,994 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 20,994 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 17,738 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 17,743 miles

Centre Front Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,585 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 12,302 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 11,898 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 11,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 15,158 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 15,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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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W872 XGJ is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W872 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 W872 XGJ registered?

W872 XGJ is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 5 June 2000.

Is W872 XGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W872 XGJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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