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2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

37,725 mi
Last recorded37,725 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 NFC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 37,725 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 36,614 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 36,345 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 35,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively front wheel in air (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 34,774 miles

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

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

Rear Brake clevis joint slightly loose (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 31 May 2019 32,203 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2019 32,190 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 30,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 30 May 2018 30,289 miles

Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 29,500 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front position not working

Headlight aim low

Rear tyre out of shape

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,017 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 28,017 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 26,057 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 26,057 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 25,269 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 25,269 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,122 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 22,228 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 22,228 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 18,843 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 15,214 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 15,214 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 9,836 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 11 Aug 2007 6,643 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 6,393 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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X553 NFC is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X553 NFC, 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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X553 NFC is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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