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Y457 YRY

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,972 mi
Last recorded27,972 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY457 YRY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 27,972 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 27,200 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 26,797 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 26,238 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 25,655 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 25,059 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 23,325 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 22,658 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 22,282 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 21,535 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 20,340 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 19,383 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 18,291 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 16,587 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 14,820 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 13,001 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 11,239 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 9,144 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 6,235 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 2,681 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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Y457 YRY is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y457 YRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y457 YRY registered?

Y457 YRY is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y457 YRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y457 YRY shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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