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W12 PCH

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,134 mi
Last recorded17,134 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 PCH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 17,134 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 17,026 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 16,845 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 11,835 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 9,576 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 7,255 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 7,255 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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W12 PCH is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W12 PCH, 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 W12 PCH registered?

W12 PCH is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 11 November 2000.

Is W12 PCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 PCH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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