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VN62 AOU

2013 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,008 mi
Last recorded23,008 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Triumph Thunderbird9,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 AOU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 23,008 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit, advice replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight roughness on rotation

Pass 12 Jun 2024 20,140 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 33 % fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 20,140 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 33 % fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 15,544 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 10,430 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 5,452 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has a cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 2,510 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 2,345 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 2,113 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 1,724 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 1,422 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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VN62 AOU is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird in Red 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 VN62 AOU, 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 VN62 AOU registered?

VN62 AOU is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 23 February 2013.

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