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T900 TUB

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

26,071 mi
Last recorded26,071 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT900 TUB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 26,071 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 25,629 miles

rear grab rail loose

Pass 31 Aug 2023 24,993 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 24,771 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 23,039 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 22,966 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 21,939 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 21,623 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 20,814 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 20,554 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 20,554 miles

Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride brake reaction arm securing bolts locking devices not evident. (6.2.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired lens cracked (1.5.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 20,475 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 20,064 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 19,549 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 19,389 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 19,118 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 18,983 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 18,562 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 18,551 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 15,665 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 15,652 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 12,450 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 5,679 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 TUB is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 TUB, 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 TUB registered?

T900 TUB is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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