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VK15 XUV

2015 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,606 mi
Last recorded11,606 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2015 Triumph Thunderbird9,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK15 XUV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 11,606 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 10,213 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 10,064 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 8,070 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 7,382 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 6,655 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 6,054 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 6,054 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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VK15 XUV is a 2015 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,600cc 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 VK15 XUV, 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 VK15 XUV registered?

VK15 XUV is a 2015 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 June 2015.

Is VK15 XUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK15 XUV 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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