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VU65 OKC

2015 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,963 mi
Last recorded19,963 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Triumph Thunderbird9,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 19,963 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 17,394 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 15,964 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 13,281 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 13,199 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 13,199 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 13,095 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 12,342 miles

Slight bind on rear wheel

Pass 18 Oct 2018 11,145 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 11,145 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 OKC is a 2015 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OKC, 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 OKC registered?

VU65 OKC is a 2015 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 11 September 2015.

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