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VU63 LZA

2013 Triumph Thunderbird

Grey Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,629 mi
Last recorded14,629 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Triumph Thunderbird9,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 LZA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 14,629 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 14,111 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 13,047 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 12,120 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 9,359 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 9,196 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 8,600 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 8,283 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 7,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 7,475 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 7,140 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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VU63 LZA is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird in Grey with a 1,700cc 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 VU63 LZA, 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 VU63 LZA registered?

VU63 LZA is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 19 October 2013.

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