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W485 XUR

2000 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

16,493 mi
Last recorded16,493 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Thunderbird14,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 XUR
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 16,493 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 16,376 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 16,364 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 16,330 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 16,108 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 16,049 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 15,843 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 15,511 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 15,511 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 15,130 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 15,130 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 14,800 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 14,800 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 May 2010 14,312 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 14,312 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 6 May 2009 13,063 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 11,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 9,738 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 7,215 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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W485 XUR is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W485 XUR, 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 W485 XUR registered?

W485 XUR is a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 April 2000.

Is W485 XUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W485 XUR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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