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X169 FVE

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

34,756 mi
Last recorded34,756 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX169 FVE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 34,756 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 34,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 34,746 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 34,671 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 34,572 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 34,547 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 34,547 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 34,406 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 33,967 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 32,910 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 31,842 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 30,834 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 30,834 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 28,976 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 26,216 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,563 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,646 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 20,646 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 18,994 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 15,693 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 12,598 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 10,023 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 8,188 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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X169 FVE is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Black 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 X169 FVE, 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 X169 FVE registered?

X169 FVE is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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