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KY65 XDW

2015 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,355 mi
Last recorded21,355 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Triumph Thunderbird9,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 21,355 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 21,355 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 20,638 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 20,347 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 19,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 19,052 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 16,464 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 12,866 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 XDW is a 2015 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY65 XDW registered?

KY65 XDW is a 2015 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 September 2015.

Is KY65 XDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY65 XDW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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