MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,229 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned wheel over to right (2.4 (a))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned wheel over to right (2.4 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
slight fluctuation,front brake effort.
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y261 DGT is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 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 Y261 DGT, 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 Y261 DGT registered?
Y261 DGT is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 July 2001.
Is Y261 DGT safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y261 DGT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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