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Y139 SDD

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,300 mi
Last recorded5,300 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY139 SDD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 5,300 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 5,276 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 4,935 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 4,782 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 4,562 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 4,269 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 3,895 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 3,762 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 3,686 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 3,566 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 3,359 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 3,317 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 3,225 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 3,166 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 3,166 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 3,153 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 3,141 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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Y139 SDD is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y139 SDD, 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 Y139 SDD registered?

Y139 SDD is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y139 SDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y139 SDD shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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