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Y266 DGT

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

12,735 mi
Last recorded12,735 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY266 DGT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 12,735 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 12,721 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 12,696 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 12,635 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 12,609 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 12,589 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 12,493 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 12,425 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 12,211 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit TD 1.31 mm in places (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2015 11,949 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 11,858 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 11,816 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 11,764 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 11,382 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 11,062 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 10,368 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 9,005 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 9,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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Y266 DGT is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y266 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 Y266 DGT registered?

Y266 DGT is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 14 July 2001.

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