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AY15 LAE

2015 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,636 mi
Last recorded6,636 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2015 Triumph Thunderbird9,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY15 LAE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 6,636 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 6,503 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 4,963 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 12 Apr 2021 3,979 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 2,986 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 2,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 2,273 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 2,243 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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AY15 LAE is a 2015 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY15 LAE, 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 AY15 LAE registered?

AY15 LAE is a 2015 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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The MOT history for AY15 LAE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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