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AO66 HZM

2017 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,415 mi
Last recorded17,415 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Triumph Thunderbird7,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO66 HZM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 17,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

light cracking to front tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2022 17,375 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 17,375 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 14,790 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 9,572 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 5,113 miles

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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AO66 HZM is a 2017 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO66 HZM, 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.

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What year was AO66 HZM registered?

AO66 HZM is a 2017 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 11 January 2017.

Is AO66 HZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO66 HZM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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