CarVerify

Free Car Check

VU67 LKE

2017 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1700cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,098 mi
Last recorded17,098 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Triumph Thunderbird7,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU67 LKE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 17,098 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 17,032 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 17,022 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 16,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 16,609 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 16,604 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 13,668 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 11,591 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 11,591 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (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
Full Triumph Thunderbird reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VU67 LKE is a 2017 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 7,719 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 VU67 LKE, 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 9 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU67 LKE?

You can check the full history of VU67 LKE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VU67 LKE registered?

VU67 LKE is a 2017 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 December 2017.

Is VU67 LKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU67 LKE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU67 LKE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VU67 LKE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.