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W385 YKN

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,588 mi
Last recorded47,588 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW385 YKN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 47,588 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 41,468 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 40,876 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 40,875 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 40,031 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 38,056 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 37,440 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 35,923 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 32,858 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 32,086 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 31,004 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 30,181 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,848 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,452 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 25,401 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,401 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,127 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 19,621 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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W385 YKN is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W385 YKN, 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 W385 YKN registered?

W385 YKN is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 22 April 2000.

Is W385 YKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W385 YKN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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