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W991 RTO

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,220 mi
Last recorded29,220 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW991 RTO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 29,220 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 27,499 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 26,624 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 24,930 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 24,043 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 21,795 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 18,711 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 18,358 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 17,542 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 17,275 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 15,711 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 15,711 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,941 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 13,111 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 10,544 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 10,539 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 8,790 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 7,990 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 79,990 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 May 2006 7,038 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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W991 RTO is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W991 RTO, 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 W991 RTO registered?

W991 RTO is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 July 2000.

Is W991 RTO safe to buy?

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