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X711 BFJ

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

White Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,511 mi
Last recorded14,511 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX711 BFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 14,511 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 14,034 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 13,210 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 13,210 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 12,703 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 12,694 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Throttle operating incorrectly right switch insecure on bars (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Indicator switch insecure left switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 11,019 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 10,234 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 9,070 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 9,070 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 7,267 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 6,228 miles

rear tyre has square profile

Fail 16 Mar 2017 6,228 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

rear tyre has square profile

Pass 12 Mar 2016 4,915 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 4,860 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 4,394 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 3,926 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 3,585 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 3,098 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 3,098 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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X711 BFJ is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in White with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X711 BFJ, 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 X711 BFJ registered?

X711 BFJ is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 September 2000.

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