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P5 KTT

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,965 mi
Last recorded23,965 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 KTT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 May 2026 23,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear tyre valve cap missing

motorcycle covered with oil

oil on discs effecting brake performance

Pass 1 May 2025 23,891 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 23,475 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 23,237 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 22,998 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 22,992 miles

Front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 7 Jun 2019 22,624 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 22,368 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 21,680 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 21,329 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 20,825 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 20,819 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 20,199 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 19,153 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 19,153 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 17,834 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 16,036 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 15,236 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 15,232 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2006 12,589 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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P5 KTT 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 80%.

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 P5 KTT, 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 P5 KTT registered?

P5 KTT is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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