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FJ51 LWW

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,670 mi
Last recorded23,670 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 LWW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 23,670 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear rear tyre slight cracks in tyre tread

Pass 19 Aug 2024 23,231 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear tyre slight cracks in tyre tread

Fail 19 Aug 2024 23,231 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear tyre slight cracks in tyre tread

Pass 31 Aug 2023 22,930 miles

Center stand tie wrapped in position

Pass 27 Feb 2021 22,836 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 22,753 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 22,750 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 22,511 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 21,726 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 21,537 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,697 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 19,925 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 18,675 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 18,675 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 17,292 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 17,292 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 14,084 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 12,123 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 10,292 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 10,047 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 9,127 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 8,662 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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FJ51 LWW is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FJ51 LWW, 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 FJ51 LWW registered?

FJ51 LWW is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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