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W112 VCA

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

13,590 mi
Last recorded13,590 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW112 VCA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 13,590 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 12,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 12,057 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 11,471 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 11,407 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 10,172 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2016 10,163 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 9,994 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 9,902 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 9,619 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 9,619 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 9,619 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 9,619 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 9,619 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 9,619 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 9,619 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 9,618 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 8,837 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 6,148 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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W112 VCA is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W112 VCA, 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 W112 VCA registered?

W112 VCA is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W112 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W112 VCA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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