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Y711 YBK

2001 Tvr Griffith 500

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,088 mi
Last recorded17,088 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Tvr Griffith 50027,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY711 YBK
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 17,088 miles

All tyres old and perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2025 17,005 miles

Front tyres very old

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 16,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 16,736 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 16,606 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 16,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 16,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 16,336 miles

NSF tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 8 May 2018 16,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2018 16,100 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 15,859 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 15,580 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 15,365 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 15,244 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 14,537 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 14,537 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 14,537 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 14,426 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 13,958 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 13,331 miles

engine oil leak [sump area]

fluid leak from both rear hub areas

Pass 7 Aug 2007 12,734 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 11,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise slight flat spots on all four tyres

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?

Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
751
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
869
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 200
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 170
Steering rack gaiter split 130
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 126
Headlamp aim too low 113
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Y711 YBK is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 27,814 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 Tvr Griffith 500 fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y711 YBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y711 YBK registered?

Y711 YBK is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 21 July 2001.

Is Y711 YBK safe to buy?

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