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T900 BAY

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

12,738 mi
Last recorded12,738 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT900 BAY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 12,738 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 12,700 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 12,380 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 11,982 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 11,573 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 11,414 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 11,111 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 10,806 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 10,135 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 9,571 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 7,961 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 4,939 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 4,734 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2013 4,734 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 4,323 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 3,889 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 2,772 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 2,634 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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T900 BAY 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 T900 BAY, 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 T900 BAY registered?

T900 BAY is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is T900 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T900 BAY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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