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BF65 ZMZ

2015 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,775 mi
Last recorded16,775 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Triumph Thunderbird9,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF65 ZMZ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 16,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 May 2026 16,775 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2026 16,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 16,774 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 15,437 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 14,434 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 12,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 10,301 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 7,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 5,535 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 3,695 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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BF65 ZMZ 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 BF65 ZMZ, 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 BF65 ZMZ registered?

BF65 ZMZ is a 2015 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 2 September 2015.

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