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EO51 VWG

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,480 mi
Last recorded26,480 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 VWG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 26,480 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 26,406 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 23,145 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 21,540 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 19,329 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 17,877 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 15,923 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 14,348 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 13,537 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 12,664 miles

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

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

beam pattern poor but definable

slight signs of perishing to front tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2013 12,664 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

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

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

beam pattern poor but definable

slight signs of perishing to front tyre

Pass 17 May 2012 12,658 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 10,199 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 7,292 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 5,940 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 4,864 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 3,899 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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EO51 VWG is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EO51 VWG, 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 EO51 VWG registered?

EO51 VWG is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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