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W816 DWC

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,896 mi
Last recorded28,896 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW816 DWC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 28,896 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 28,688 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 28,110 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 27,667 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 27,193 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 27,002 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 26,974 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 26,808 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 26,252 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 24,873 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 24,046 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,765 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 23,516 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 23,320 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,385 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 20,746 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 19,020 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 14,552 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2007 12,775 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2006 11,363 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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W816 DWC is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Red 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 W816 DWC, 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 W816 DWC registered?

W816 DWC is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W816 DWC safe to buy?

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