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M200 MEN

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

5,834 mi
Last recorded5,834 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 MEN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 5,834 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 5,792 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 5,601 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 5,448 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 4,830 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 4,830 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2021 4,685 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 4,618 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 4,424 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 4,364 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 4,207 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 4,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 May 2013 3,264 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 1,786 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 1,778 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 1,752 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 1,613 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 1,544 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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M200 MEN is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 M200 MEN, 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 M200 MEN registered?

M200 MEN is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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