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Y435 GEU

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

9,919 mi
Last recorded9,919 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY435 GEU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 9,919 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 9,906 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 9,638 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 9,627 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 9,422 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 9,153 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 8,968 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 8,968 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Pass 28 May 2013 8,648 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 8,385 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 7,770 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 7,470 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 7,470 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 7,179 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 6,716 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 5,907 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 5,295 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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Y435 GEU is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y435 GEU, 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 Y435 GEU registered?

Y435 GEU is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y435 GEU safe to buy?

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