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X909 VAY

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,880 mi
Last recorded24,880 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX909 VAY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2025 24,880 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 24,511 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 24,374 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 24,371 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 24,371 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 24,371 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 24,282 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 23,915 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 23,871 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 23,675 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 23,387 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 23,244 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 22,995 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 22,805 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 22,212 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 19,977 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 17,421 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 15,699 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 14,049 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 13,539 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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X909 VAY is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X909 VAY, 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 X909 VAY registered?

X909 VAY is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 11 December 2000.

Is X909 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X909 VAY shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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