CarVerify

Free Car Check

VK13 UTL

2013 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,046 mi
Last recorded15,046 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Triumph Thunderbird9,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 UTL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 15,046 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 14,825 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 13,519 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 10,772 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 8,785 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 8,037 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 6,518 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 4,759 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 4,036 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2016 3,839 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
Full Triumph Thunderbird reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VK13 UTL is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK13 UTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VK13 UTL?

You can check the full history of VK13 UTL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VK13 UTL registered?

VK13 UTL is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 June 2013.

Is VK13 UTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK13 UTL shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK13 UTL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VK13 UTL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.