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KE51 JNK

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,459 mi
Last recorded36,459 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 JNK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 36,459 miles

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

headlight masked to achieve correct beam pattern

Pass 17 Jul 2024 35,782 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 35,782 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 34,809 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 33,258 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 32,700 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 32,058 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 30,756 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 30,756 miles

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 29,240 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 29,240 miles

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 27,735 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 27,735 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 26,474 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 26,474 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 16 May 2015 25,646 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 24,705 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 23,415 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 22,490 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 20,466 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 19,208 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 19,064 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 19,059 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside 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))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

gearchange lever loose

Pass 13 Jun 2008 13,091 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,753 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front tyre perished slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2006 10,859 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 JNK is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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