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LF51 LKL

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,604 mi
Last recorded53,604 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 LKL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 53,604 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 52,704 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 52,061 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 50,879 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 49,738 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 48,470 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 47,843 miles

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

side step is sitting against exhaust when in upright postion

Pass 7 Feb 2018 46,324 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 44,787 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 42,804 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive CHAIN WORN AND CONTAINS TIGHT SPOTS. (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 41,853 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 40,172 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 38,490 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 37,118 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 35,560 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 33,711 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 32,555 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,717 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 21,388 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 14,813 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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LF51 LKL is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LF51 LKL, 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 LF51 LKL registered?

LF51 LKL is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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