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KE51 JNU

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,617 mi
Last recorded11,617 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 JNU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 11,617 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 9,894 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 8,875 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 8,369 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 6,444 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 6,055 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 5,894 miles
Pass 27 May 2018 5,577 miles

Both tyres old/hardened (2000 date stamp)

Pass 28 May 2017 4,953 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 4,809 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 2,850 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 2,405 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 2,366 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 2,348 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 2,111 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 JNU is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JNU, 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 JNU registered?

KE51 JNU is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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