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VU65 OJR

2015 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

6,263 mi
Last recorded6,263 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Triumph Thunderbird9,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU65 OJR
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 6,263 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 5,305 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 5,305 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Number plate Bulb blown (replaced) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 4,450 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 3,262 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 2,700 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 2,511 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 2,321 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 2,048 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 1,383 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 1,383 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

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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VU65 OJR is a 2015 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VU65 OJR, 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.

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What year was VU65 OJR registered?

VU65 OJR is a 2015 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 22 September 2015.

Is VU65 OJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU65 OJR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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