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T55 BLC

2013 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,811 mi
Last recorded10,811 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Triumph Thunderbird9,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 BLC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 10,811 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 10,484 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 10,205 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 9,639 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 9,306 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 9,037 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 8,605 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 8,449 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 8,049 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 8,049 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 May 2016 7,424 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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T55 BLC is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T55 BLC, 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 T55 BLC registered?

T55 BLC is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 23 May 2013.

Is T55 BLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T55 BLC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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