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X706 FBB

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

White Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

35,871 mi
Last recorded35,871 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX706 FBB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 35,871 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 35,646 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 35,369 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 35,369 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 35,184 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 35,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 34,056 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 31,699 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 31,699 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 30,485 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 30,485 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 28,981 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 28,807 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,904 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 26,891 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 24,199 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 24,199 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,024 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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X706 FBB is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in White with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X706 FBB, 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 X706 FBB registered?

X706 FBB is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 January 2001.

Is X706 FBB safe to buy?

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