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VX15 VDY

2015 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,310 mi
Last recorded13,310 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Triumph Thunderbird9,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX15 VDY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 13,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 13,254 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 13,111 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 12,439 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 10,894 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 10,893 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 9,841 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 7,109 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 4,896 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 3,191 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 3,191 miles

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

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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VX15 VDY is a 2015 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,600cc 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 VX15 VDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX15 VDY registered?

VX15 VDY is a 2015 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 23 May 2015.

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