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Y416 XFV

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

10,584 mi
Last recorded10,584 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY416 XFV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 10,584 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 10,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 10,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 10,081 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 9,905 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 9,794 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 9,794 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 9,607 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 8,941 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 8,509 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 8,509 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 8,429 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 8,320 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 8,132 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 8,057 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 7,930 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2011 7,930 miles
Pass 23 May 2010 7,718 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 7,300 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 6,738 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 6,022 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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Y416 XFV 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 81%.

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 Y416 XFV, 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 Y416 XFV registered?

Y416 XFV is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y416 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y416 XFV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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