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WU51 XNN

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,174 mi
Last recorded15,174 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 XNN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2014 15,174 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 15,174 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 12,061 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 9,525 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 6,378 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 5,920 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 5,754 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 May 2010 5,754 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 5,347 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 5,347 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 4,733 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 11,424 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 XNN is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XNN, 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 XNN registered?

WU51 XNN is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 15 December 2001.

Is WU51 XNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU51 XNN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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