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W348 BHK

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,356 mi
Last recorded55,356 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW348 BHK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 55,356 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 55,014 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 54,987 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 54,677 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 52,553 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 50,526 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 48,465 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 45,935 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 43,675 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 42,710 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 42,710 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 39,208 miles

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

Rear rear tyre has nail in

Pass 28 Mar 2015 37,142 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 34,430 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 32,649 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 30,770 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,636 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 28,636 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 26,570 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 24,083 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 24,083 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,163 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 16,917 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 14,027 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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W348 BHK is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W348 BHK, 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 W348 BHK registered?

W348 BHK is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 April 2000.

Is W348 BHK safe to buy?

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