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Y241 SUR

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,143 mi
Last recorded20,143 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY241 SUR
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 20,143 miles

Rear tyre has perishing to sidewalls.

Fail 7 May 2022 20,128 miles

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

Rear tyre has perishing to sidewalls.

Pass 17 Sep 2020 19,241 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

rear tyre has slight perrishine mark on side walls

Pass 27 Aug 2019 18,872 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 18,559 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 16,931 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 15,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Numberplate light broken

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 12,683 miles

Rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Aug 2009 12,683 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

Rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Jul 2007 10,916 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 8,493 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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Y241 SUR is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y241 SUR, 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 Y241 SUR registered?

Y241 SUR is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y241 SUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y241 SUR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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