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YX15 WKA

2015 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,827 mi
Last recorded20,827 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Triumph Thunderbird9,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX15 WKA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 20,827 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 20,543 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 19,674 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 19,674 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 18,395 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 17,227 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 15,703 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 14,448 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 12,757 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 11,507 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 11,507 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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YX15 WKA 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 YX15 WKA, 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 YX15 WKA registered?

YX15 WKA is a 2015 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is YX15 WKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX15 WKA 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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