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J123 RPX

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

27,908 mi
Last recorded27,908 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 RPX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 27,908 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 25,962 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 25,694 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 25,286 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 25,282 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 25,194 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 24,132 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 22,870 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 20,787 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 19,862 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 18,895 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 17,923 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 17,701 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 17,701 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 17,107 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 17,080 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 16,712 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 15,418 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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J123 RPX is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J123 RPX, 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 J123 RPX registered?

J123 RPX is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is J123 RPX safe to buy?

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