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W849 YER

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

21,700 mi
Last recorded21,700 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW849 YER
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 21,700 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 20,843 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 20,066 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 19,581 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 18,917 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 18,294 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 17,324 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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 7 Jun 2019 16,961 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 16,595 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 16,210 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 16,056 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 15,990 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 May 2014 14,807 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 14,364 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 14,183 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 13,616 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 13,614 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 13,209 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 12,452 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2008 11,523 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 10,597 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 10,597 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 8,664 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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W849 YER is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 W849 YER, 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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W849 YER is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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