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Y485 YCR

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,866 mi
Last recorded23,866 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY485 YCR
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 23,866 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 22,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 21,208 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 19,677 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 19,677 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 16,944 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 14,184 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 13,452 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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Y485 YCR is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y485 YCR, 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 Y485 YCR registered?

Y485 YCR is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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