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GV15 EYB

2015 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,212 mi
Last recorded19,212 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Triumph Thunderbird9,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV15 EYB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 19,212 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 19,212 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 18,431 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 17,796 miles

Engine warning light on

Pass 4 Jan 2023 17,119 miles

Engine warning light on

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2mm left (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 16,532 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Engine Management on

Fail 11 Jan 2022 16,532 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested Dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Nearside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Engine Management on

Pass 13 Jan 2021 15,461 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 15,461 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 12,217 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 10,186 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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GV15 EYB is a 2015 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 9,234 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 GV15 EYB, 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 11 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GV15 EYB registered?

GV15 EYB is a 2015 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 29 June 2015.

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