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W289 SNH

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,341 mi
Last recorded12,341 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW289 SNH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 12,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 12,282 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 12,014 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 11,765 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 11,521 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 10,533 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 8,678 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 8,675 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 8,671 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 8,650 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 8,563 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 8,403 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 7,996 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 7,274 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 6,815 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 5,100 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 4,489 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 3,727 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 3,125 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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W289 SNH is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W289 SNH, 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

How do I check the history of W289 SNH?

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What year was W289 SNH registered?

W289 SNH is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W289 SNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W289 SNH shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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