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Y242 LRB

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,544 mi
Last recorded9,544 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 LRB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 9,544 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 9,446 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 9,287 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 8,764 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 8,433 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 8,204 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 6,474 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 2,766 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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Y242 LRB is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y242 LRB, 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 Y242 LRB registered?

Y242 LRB is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y242 LRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y242 LRB shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y242 LRB have outstanding finance?

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