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Y426 APW

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,027 mi
Last recorded12,027 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 APW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2026 12,027 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 11,582 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 11,359 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 11,344 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable just bent nearside low (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 10,995 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 10,822 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 10,310 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 10,082 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 9,877 miles

Central Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 9,603 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 9,485 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pad (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jun 2015 9,194 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 8,439 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 8,089 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2010 7,036 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 6,119 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 5,251 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 4,382 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 2,636 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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Y426 APW is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y426 APW, 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 Y426 APW registered?

Y426 APW is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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