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Y488 YCR

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,081 mi
Last recorded24,081 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 YCR
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 24,081 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 21,954 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 21,945 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 21,710 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 21,624 miles

Rear Slight cracking to sidewall of the tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2013 21,528 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 21,263 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,424 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 19,090 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 16,527 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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Y488 YCR is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y488 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 Y488 YCR registered?

Y488 YCR is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 23 June 2001.

Is Y488 YCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y488 YCR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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