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OU51 PYH

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Maroon Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,959 mi
Last recorded8,959 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 PYH
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 8,959 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 8,000 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 7,999 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 7,999 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 7,998 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 7,580 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 7,270 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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OU51 PYH is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Maroon with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OU51 PYH, 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 OU51 PYH registered?

OU51 PYH is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 November 2001.

Is OU51 PYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 PYH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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