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VX51 XTA

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

26,000 mi
Last recorded26,000 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 XTA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 26,000 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 25,177 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 24,310 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2021 23,255 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 21,315 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 18,335 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 18,335 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 15,853 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 12,634 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 9,868 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 9,795 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 9,608 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 9,406 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 9,109 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 8,791 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 8,619 miles

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

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 XTA is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VX51 XTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX51 XTA registered?

VX51 XTA is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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