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GX51 ZBY

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

44,230 mi
Last recorded44,230 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 ZBY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 44,230 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 43,603 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 43,603 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 42,490 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 42,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 41,534 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 40,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 40,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 39,764 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 39,764 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 38,575 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 38,575 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 34,605 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 34,605 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 34,271 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 34,109 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 32,613 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 32,578 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 32,578 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,390 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,060 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 31,597 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 30,290 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 28,054 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,550 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 26,495 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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GX51 ZBY is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 GX51 ZBY, 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 GX51 ZBY registered?

GX51 ZBY is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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