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GY13 GZW

2013 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,075 mi
Last recorded29,075 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Triumph Thunderbird9,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY13 GZW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 29,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 29,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 27,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 25,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 24,036 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 20,716 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 16,178 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 12,501 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 7,958 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 3,108 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 3,108 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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GY13 GZW 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 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 GY13 GZW, 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 GY13 GZW registered?

GY13 GZW is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 March 2013.

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