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X64 HHU

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

30,758 mi
Last recorded30,758 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX64 HHU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 30,758 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 30,713 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 30,713 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2022 30,619 miles

Rear rear tyre perished in treads

rear drive chain dry

Pass 29 Jun 2021 29,931 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 29,407 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 29,037 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 28,931 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 28,931 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Jun 2015 27,290 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 24,627 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 22,997 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 22,997 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 22,761 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,068 miles

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

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,995 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 18,994 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2009 17,613 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 17,590 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 16,780 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 15,116 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 12,726 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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X64 HHU is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X64 HHU, 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 X64 HHU registered?

X64 HHU is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X64 HHU safe to buy?

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