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W335 AKN

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

15,140 mi
Last recorded15,140 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW335 AKN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 15,140 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 14,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 14,561 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 14,024 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 13,559 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 13,338 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 12,666 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 12,277 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 11,537 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 9,117 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 7,925 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 7,907 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 7,501 miles

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

Indicator switch cover missing but not affecting operation

Fail 1 Jun 2012 7,423 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Indicator switch cover missing but not affecting operation

Pass 30 Jun 2011 6,536 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 6,517 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 6,517 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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W335 AKN is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W335 AKN, 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 W335 AKN registered?

W335 AKN is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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