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Y295 HYG

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,334 mi
Last recorded7,334 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY295 HYG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 7,334 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 7,328 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 7,301 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 7,056 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 6,698 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 6,218 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 5,815 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 5,815 miles

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 5,252 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 5,252 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 3,655 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 3,438 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 3,398 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 2,187 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 2,187 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 1,766 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 1,749 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 1,571 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 1,512 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 651 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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Y295 HYG is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y295 HYG, 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 Y295 HYG registered?

Y295 HYG is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y295 HYG safe to buy?

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