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W236 CRN

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

25,368 mi
Last recorded25,368 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW236 CRN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 25,368 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 25,277 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 25,197 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 24,926 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 24,128 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 23,219 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 22,806 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 22,357 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 21,957 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 20,538 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 10 May 2016 20,529 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 15,723 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 15,723 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 12,938 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 12,938 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 12,153 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 11,570 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 10,245 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 8,717 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 6,195 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 5,991 miles

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

numberplate light lens missing

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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W236 CRN is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W236 CRN, 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 W236 CRN registered?

W236 CRN is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W236 CRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W236 CRN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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