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FX13 OTL

2013 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,551 mi
Last recorded40,551 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Triumph Thunderbird9,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX13 OTL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 40,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 33,575 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 33,476 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 29,079 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 23,100 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Front wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 21,768 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 20,659 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 17,588 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 15,177 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 12,282 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 10,007 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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FX13 OTL is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FX13 OTL, 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 FX13 OTL registered?

FX13 OTL is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 April 2013.

Is FX13 OTL safe to buy?

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