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RE15 VPV

2015 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,830 mi
Last recorded26,830 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Triumph Thunderbird9,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE15 VPV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 26,830 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 24,565 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 22,641 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 21,207 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 17,727 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 15,642 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 12,118 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 5,874 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 5,874 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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RE15 VPV is a 2015 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RE15 VPV, 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

How do I check the history of RE15 VPV?

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What year was RE15 VPV registered?

RE15 VPV is a 2015 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 22 May 2015.

Is RE15 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE15 VPV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE15 VPV have outstanding finance?

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