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BP17 GUA

2017 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,642 mi
Last recorded8,642 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Triumph Thunderbird7,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP17 GUA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 8,642 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 8,274 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 8,274 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high set to lowest setting. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 7,616 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 6,754 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 5,967 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 5,959 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 5,662 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020

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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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BP17 GUA is a 2017 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BP17 GUA, 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 BP17 GUA registered?

BP17 GUA is a 2017 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 June 2017.

Is BP17 GUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP17 GUA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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