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HX51 JJV

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,138 mi
Last recorded11,138 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 JJV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 11,138 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 11,109 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2022 11,109 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 9,983 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 9,728 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 9,715 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 9,642 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 9,471 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 9,077 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 8,707 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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HX51 JJV is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HX51 JJV, 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 HX51 JJV registered?

HX51 JJV is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is HX51 JJV safe to buy?

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