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Y518 UFA

2001 Triumph Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,095 mi
Last recorded9,095 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Thunderbird12,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 UFA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 9,095 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 9,064 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 8,498 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 8,465 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 8,376 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 8,041 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 6,382 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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Y518 UFA is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 Y518 UFA, 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 Y518 UFA registered?

Y518 UFA is a 2001 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y518 UFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y518 UFA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y518 UFA have outstanding finance?

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