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WU51 DVJ

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,517 mi
Last recorded32,517 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 DVJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2017 32,517 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 32,242 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 31,883 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 30,820 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 17 Jul 2013 29,375 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 27,728 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 26,597 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 23,647 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,814 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 13,499 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 9,775 miles

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

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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WU51 DVJ is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WU51 DVJ, 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 WU51 DVJ registered?

WU51 DVJ is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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