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KE51 JKV

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

19,640 mi
Last recorded19,640 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 JKV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 19,640 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 19,387 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 19,219 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 18,947 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 18,669 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 18,298 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 18,039 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 17,461 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 17,191 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 16,395 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 15,128 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 14,145 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 12,809 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 12,324 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 10,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Apr 2010 9,219 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 8,570 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 7,953 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 7,953 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 6,843 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 JKV is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KE51 JKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE51 JKV registered?

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

Is KE51 JKV safe to buy?

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