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VX51 FWD

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

30,503 mi
Last recorded30,503 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 FWD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 30,503 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 29,152 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 27,226 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 25,331 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 23,781 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 21,971 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 19,544 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 19,040 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 18,587 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 16,896 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 16,205 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 15,847 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 15,307 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 13,773 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 13,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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 13 Apr 2011 11,322 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 10,681 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 10,681 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 10,823 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 10,776 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 9,161 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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VX51 FWD is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VX51 FWD, 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 VX51 FWD registered?

VX51 FWD is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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