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BU13 LHD

2013 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,932 mi
Last recorded12,932 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Triumph Thunderbird9,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 LHD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 12,932 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 12,413 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 12,119 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 11,655 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 10,608 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 9,206 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 9,206 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 8,415 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 7,333 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 5,956 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 5,939 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit starting to get low (3.2.A1f(i))

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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BU13 LHD is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2013 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 9,822 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 BU13 LHD, 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 13 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU13 LHD registered?

BU13 LHD is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 August 2013.

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