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C3 UMY

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,015 mi
Last recorded10,015 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 UMY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2024 10,015 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 9,871 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 9,835 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 9,314 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 8,255 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 8,131 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 7,900 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 7,564 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 6,786 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 6,315 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 5,982 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 4,977 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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C3 UMY is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 C3 UMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C3 UMY registered?

C3 UMY is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is C3 UMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 UMY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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