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Y344 FOD

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,769 mi
Last recorded37,769 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY344 FOD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 37,769 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2026 37,769 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 36,632 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 35,888 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 34,583 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 32,382 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2020 29,549 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 28,404 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 26,553 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 26,553 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 25,221 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 23,233 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 23,233 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 20,271 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 18,663 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 18,078 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 15,040 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 13,458 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 12,763 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 12,599 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Apr 2009 12,599 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 11,919 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 10,800 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 9,422 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 9,422 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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Y344 FOD is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 Y344 FOD, 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 Y344 FOD registered?

Y344 FOD is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y344 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y344 FOD shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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