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BV51 FXC

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,088 mi
Last recorded17,088 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 FXC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,088 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 17,088 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 15,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Rear Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 13,832 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 11,293 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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BV51 FXC is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 BV51 FXC, 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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What year was BV51 FXC registered?

BV51 FXC is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is BV51 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 FXC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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