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Y447 GWC

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

White Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

17,375 mi
Last recorded17,375 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY447 GWC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 17,375 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 16,660 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 16,660 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 15,087 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 14,678 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 14,638 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 14,638 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 14,393 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 12,804 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 11,752 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 11,752 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 11,535 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 11,535 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 10,434 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 4 Mar 2013 10,434 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Mar 2012 10,070 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 9,631 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 9,017 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 8,553 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 8,090 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 6,850 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 5,614 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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Y447 GWC is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in White with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y447 GWC, 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 Y447 GWC registered?

Y447 GWC is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 14 April 2001.

Is Y447 GWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y447 GWC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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