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FH17 UZY

2017 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,138 mi
Last recorded21,138 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Triumph Thunderbird7,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH17 UZY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 21,138 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 19,136 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 19,136 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 14,505 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 13,956 miles

wear front brake pads

wear rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2022 13,386 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 9,467 miles
Pass 20 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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FH17 UZY is a 2017 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FH17 UZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH17 UZY?

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What year was FH17 UZY registered?

FH17 UZY is a 2017 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is FH17 UZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH17 UZY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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