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W381 VCA

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,811 mi
Last recorded33,811 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 VCA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 33,811 miles

Exhaust noisy both sides (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 33,750 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 33,537 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 32,086 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 21,154 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 21,154 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 26,355 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 26,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front wheel slightly stiff to rotate

Pass 13 Oct 2015 26,047 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 25,215 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 22,955 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 22,955 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 20,134 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 20,134 miles

Drive belt guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 18,898 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 18,092 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 17,631 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 17,630 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 16,087 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 13,241 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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W381 VCA is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W381 VCA, 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 W381 VCA registered?

W381 VCA is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W381 VCA safe to buy?

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