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X451 RCC

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

White Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

8,653 mi
Last recorded8,653 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX451 RCC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 8,653 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 7,490 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 6,683 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 6,196 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 3,548 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 3,548 miles

Front Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2011 3,494 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 3,494 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 2,910 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 2,168 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 1,006 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 379 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 12,635 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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X451 RCC is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in White with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X451 RCC, 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 X451 RCC registered?

X451 RCC is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X451 RCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X451 RCC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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