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W243 ENO

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

White Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

34,159 mi
Last recorded34,159 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 ENO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 34,159 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 33,080 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 32,496 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 32,188 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 31,534 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 30,898 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 30,495 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 28,145 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 28,011 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 25,465 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 22,193 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 19,398 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 16,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2013 12,570 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 12,570 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 11 May 2012 9,618 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 May 2012 9,618 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 5,310 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 3,884 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 3,524 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 3,195 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 2,257 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 1,464 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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W243 ENO is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in White with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W243 ENO, 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 W243 ENO registered?

W243 ENO is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 19 August 2000.

Is W243 ENO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W243 ENO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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