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Y348 ABA

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,522 mi
Last recorded12,522 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY348 ABA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 12,522 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 9,072 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 8,528 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 7,182 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 6,893 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 6,381 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 6,381 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 4 Jul 2006 5,942 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 5,942 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 5,068 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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Y348 ABA is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y348 ABA, 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 Y348 ABA registered?

Y348 ABA is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y348 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y348 ABA shows 10 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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