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KE51 JJX

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

62,158 mi
Last recorded62,158 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 JJX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 62,158 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 59,171 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 57,318 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 55,340 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 54,459 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 53,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 52,627 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 51,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2019 51,453 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2018 49,475 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 48,663 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 46,412 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 46,412 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 42,987 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 40,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 40,122 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 36,514 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 36,514 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 34,056 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 30,777 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 27,852 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 27,852 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 24,640 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 22,939 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 20,485 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 17,019 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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KE51 JJX 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 80.8%.

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 KE51 JJX, 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 KE51 JJX registered?

KE51 JJX is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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