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X849 EGC

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,154 mi
Last recorded30,154 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX849 EGC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 30,154 miles

Rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Apr 2019 30,054 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 29,660 miles

Tyres perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2017 28,803 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 28,117 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,538 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 26,806 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 25,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,731 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,411 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 21,719 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 21,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,852 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 18,665 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 16,493 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 16,493 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 14,467 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 14,467 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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X849 EGC is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X849 EGC, 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 X849 EGC registered?

X849 EGC is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 11 October 2000.

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The MOT history for X849 EGC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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