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2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,011 mi
Last recorded17,011 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration683 CFU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 17,011 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 16,890 miles

Advise indicators, are intermittent. Sometimes flash slow, sometimes at normal speed

Pass 27 Feb 2017 16,874 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 16,873 miles

rear brake pads approx 2mm

Pass 30 Apr 2013 16,840 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,824 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 16,741 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,590 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 16,294 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 8 Feb 2007 13,578 miles

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

rear indicators loose

Pass 21 Feb 2006 10,174 miles

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

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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683 CFU is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 12,763 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 683 CFU, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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683 CFU is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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