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GK51 KWP

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,036 mi
Last recorded14,036 miles
Recorded on31 May 2008
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 KWP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2008 14,036 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 14,031 miles

Rear Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Jun 2007 10,496 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 6,887 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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GK51 KWP is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK51 KWP, 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 GK51 KWP registered?

GK51 KWP is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is GK51 KWP safe to buy?

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