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KY65 XDE

2015 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,864 mi
Last recorded13,864 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Triumph Thunderbird9,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY65 XDE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 13,864 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 13,854 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 12,694 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 11,729 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2023 11,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 10,123 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 8,388 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 6,610 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 4,436 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 3,430 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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KY65 XDE is a 2015 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KY65 XDE, 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 KY65 XDE registered?

KY65 XDE is a 2015 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 September 2015.

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