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Y268 EGR

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

14,412 mi
Last recorded14,412 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY268 EGR
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 14,412 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 13,524 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 13,236 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 13,183 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 12,899 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 12,753 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 11,921 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 11,279 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 10,933 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 10,933 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 10,922 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 10,826 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 10,725 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 10,024 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 8,830 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 7,794 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 7,010 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 6,602 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 5,482 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2007 3,990 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 2,931 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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Y268 EGR is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y268 EGR, 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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Y268 EGR is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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