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X559 HLL

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,774 mi
Last recorded19,774 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX559 HLL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 19,774 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 19,771 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside tail pipe bracket detached but unlikely to fall

Pass 5 Dec 2024 19,395 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 19,272 miles

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 19,095 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 18,836 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 18,486 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 18,147 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 17,417 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 17,409 miles

Front wheel slightly bent

Throttle stiff (but returns freely)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 17,387 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 17,290 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 17,290 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 17,110 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 17,110 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 15,608 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 15,608 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 13,536 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 12,884 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 11,930 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 9,462 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 8,166 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 6,768 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 5,622 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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X559 HLL is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X559 HLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X559 HLL registered?

X559 HLL is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X559 HLL safe to buy?

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