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W195 HVV

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

29,243 mi
Last recorded29,243 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW195 HVV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 29,243 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 28,568 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 28,506 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 27,602 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2022 26,610 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 26,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 25,371 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 24,740 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 23,578 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 21,852 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 20,014 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 18,369 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 18,369 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 16,535 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 15,228 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 13,945 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 12,609 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 11,381 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 9,679 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 7,769 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 5,522 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 3,258 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 2,867 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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W195 HVV is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W195 HVV, 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 W195 HVV registered?

W195 HVV is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W195 HVV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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