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OE51 FGF

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

17,094 mi
Last recorded17,094 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 FGF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 17,094 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 17,094 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 16,844 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 16,844 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 16,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 16,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 16,140 miles

Aftermarket exhaust installed

Pass 2 Oct 2015 16,065 miles

After market exhaust installed

Pass 1 Oct 2014 16,030 miles

Aftermarket exhaust installed

Pass 19 Oct 2013 15,529 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 14,717 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 13,599 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 12,961 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 11,353 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 11,353 miles

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 9,120 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 5,914 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 2,762 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 2,762 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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OE51 FGF is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OE51 FGF, 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 OE51 FGF registered?

OE51 FGF is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is OE51 FGF safe to buy?

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