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FE51 OUD

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

11,854 mi
Last recorded11,854 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 OUD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 11,854 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 11,854 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 11,195 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 10,768 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 10,768 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2023 9,812 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 9,799 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 7,624 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 7,040 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 6,469 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 6,392 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 6,283 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 6,261 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 6,224 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 5,982 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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FE51 OUD is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FE51 OUD, 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 FE51 OUD registered?

FE51 OUD is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FE51 OUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 OUD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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