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Y409 UDT

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

22,807 mi
Last recorded22,807 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY409 UDT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 22,807 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 22,084 miles

Central Front tyre has slight perishing on sidewalls

Central Rear tyre has slight perishing on sidewalls

Pass 13 Aug 2024 21,277 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 21,252 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 21,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 21,006 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 20,863 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 20,620 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 20,124 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 19,652 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 18,903 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 18,138 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 16,491 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 14,384 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 11,522 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 7,349 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 6,931 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 6,345 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 5,974 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 5,974 miles

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 4,637 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 2,897 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 1,335 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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Y409 UDT is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 Y409 UDT, 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 Y409 UDT registered?

Y409 UDT is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y409 UDT safe to buy?

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