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BP17 GUK

2017 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,822 mi
Last recorded28,822 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Triumph Thunderbird7,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP17 GUK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 28,822 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 26,780 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 24,210 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 21,959 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 19,406 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 19,406 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 16,329 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 12,807 miles
Pass 15 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 GUK is a 2017 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GUK, 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 GUK registered?

BP17 GUK is a 2017 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 23 June 2017.

Is BP17 GUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP17 GUK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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