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X696 NBM

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,286 mi
Last recorded48,286 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX696 NBM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 48,286 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 48,005 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 47,781 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 47,781 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 47,450 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 46,845 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 46,496 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 46,234 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 45,926 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 44,695 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 44,695 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 41,639 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 41,639 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 39,736 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 May 2015 37,521 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 36,172 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 33,548 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 33,548 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 30,673 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 28,343 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 24,690 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 17,747 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 17,747 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 May 2007 13,759 miles

front light cracked not affecting beam pattern

Pass 30 Mar 2006 9,845 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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X696 NBM is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X696 NBM, 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 X696 NBM registered?

X696 NBM is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 15 December 2000.

Is X696 NBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X696 NBM shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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