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SL15 ZKJ

2015 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,653 mi
Last recorded12,653 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Triumph Thunderbird9,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL15 ZKJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 12,653 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 12,653 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 12,382 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 11,783 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 11,485 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 11,468 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 10,603 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 8,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 5,646 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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SL15 ZKJ 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 SL15 ZKJ, 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 SL15 ZKJ registered?

SL15 ZKJ is a 2015 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is SL15 ZKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL15 ZKJ 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.

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