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Y181 NLN

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,660 mi
Last recorded45,660 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 NLN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 45,660 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 43,589 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 40,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 37,728 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 35,465 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 33,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 31,446 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 29,844 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 28,026 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 26,541 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 24,004 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 22,190 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 20,532 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 19,884 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 19,481 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 18,035 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,035 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 17,078 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 17,078 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 16,680 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 14,016 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 12,339 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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Y181 NLN is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y181 NLN, 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 Y181 NLN registered?

Y181 NLN is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 April 2001.

Is Y181 NLN safe to buy?

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