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W314 HWL

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,461 mi
Last recorded5,461 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW314 HWL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 5,461 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 5,434 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 5,426 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 5,406 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 5,375 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 5,375 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 5,261 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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W314 HWL is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Purple 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 W314 HWL, 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 W314 HWL registered?

W314 HWL is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W314 HWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W314 HWL 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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