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W143 PSC

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,151 mi
Last recorded30,151 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 PSC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 30,151 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 30,123 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 29,444 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 21,815 miles

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

rear light bulb not working (one of two)

Fail 5 May 2016 21,321 miles

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

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Offside offside tail lamp bulb not working (one of two)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 18,329 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 16,760 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 16,075 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 13,316 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 12,790 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 7,915 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2006 5,933 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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W143 PSC is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 W143 PSC, 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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W143 PSC is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 May 2000.

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