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DF66 CXE

2017 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,463 mi
Last recorded14,463 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Triumph Thunderbird7,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF66 CXE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 14,463 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Slight oil leak from front of engine area

Pass 4 Mar 2025 13,647 miles

Offside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded line for pressure switch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 13,080 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 12,147 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 10,861 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pillion seat missing (Structured to support a pillion

Fail 27 Jan 2022 10,861 miles

Drive belt worn to excess Small tear/lifting on surface (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pillion seat missing (Structured to support a pillion

Pass 27 Feb 2021 9,028 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 9,028 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 7,690 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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DF66 CXE 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 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 DF66 CXE, 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 DF66 CXE registered?

DF66 CXE is a 2017 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 January 2017.

Is DF66 CXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF66 CXE 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.

Does DF66 CXE have outstanding finance?

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