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W448 EGF

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,203 mi
Last recorded9,203 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW448 EGF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 9,203 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 9,014 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 8,599 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 8,595 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 8,558 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 8,398 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 8,300 miles

Front front tyre starting to perish on side walls.

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 8,294 miles

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

Front front tyre starting to perish on side walls.

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

Pass 31 May 2016 8,070 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 7,419 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 7,292 miles

registration plate deteriorated (not likely to be misread)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 7,263 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

registration plate deteriorated (not likely to be misread)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 7,118 miles

150/80/16 pirelli dragon gt on rear

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 7,041 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 7,041 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 6,475 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 6,475 miles

Headlamp missing (1.2.3a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 6,413 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 6,042 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 5,803 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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W448 EGF is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold 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 W448 EGF, 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 W448 EGF registered?

W448 EGF is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is W448 EGF safe to buy?

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