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WU51 KUS

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,589 mi
Last recorded10,589 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 KUS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 10,589 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 10,578 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 10,561 miles

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

Fuel cap seal cracked slightly

headlight switch worn slightly

Fail 3 May 2013 10,561 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Fuel cap seal cracked slightly

headlight switch worn slightly

Pass 18 May 2012 9,515 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 8,453 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 6,452 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 4,795 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 3,395 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 3,363 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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WU51 KUS is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WU51 KUS, 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 WU51 KUS registered?

WU51 KUS is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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