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VU63 MBO

2013 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,639 mi
Last recorded17,639 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Triumph Thunderbird9,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 MBO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 17,639 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 16,340 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 14,621 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 14,611 miles

Rear Upper Sidecar structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake caliper slightly rubbing disk

Pass 20 Jul 2022 12,625 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 9,698 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 9,684 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 9,650 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 9,025 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 7,637 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 MBO is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MBO, 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 MBO registered?

VU63 MBO is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 October 2013.

Is VU63 MBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU63 MBO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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