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KM13 FLW

2013 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,733 mi
Last recorded18,733 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Triumph Thunderbird9,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM13 FLW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 18,733 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2026 18,633 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 17,248 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 17,119 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 15,898 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 12,900 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 11,408 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 11,408 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 8,030 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 7,552 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 6,830 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 5,775 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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KM13 FLW is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 9,822 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 KM13 FLW, 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 13 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KM13 FLW registered?

KM13 FLW is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 May 2013.

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