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Y235 VNO

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,512 mi
Last recorded24,512 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY235 VNO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2019 24,512 miles

front tyre slightly cracked on sidewalls

Pass 17 Aug 2018 23,383 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 22,412 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 21,979 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 21,573 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 21,435 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 20,799 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 20,634 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 20,233 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 19,686 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 19,036 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 18,386 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,768 miles

FRONT TYRE HAS PERISHING AND CRACKING AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE AND I WOULD ADVISE REPLACEMENT AS NEARING MINIMUM DEPTH LIMIT. HOWEVER I DO NOT THINK THE CRACKING IS CAUSING ANY DANGER AT PRESENT

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

HEADLAMP LENS CRACKED ALTHOUGH NOT INSECURE OR AFFECTING BEAM PATTERN.

Pass 17 Mar 2006 14,217 miles

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

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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Y235 VNO is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y235 VNO, 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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Y235 VNO is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 18 August 2001.

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