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HG17 BUP

2017 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,461 mi
Last recorded6,461 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Triumph Thunderbird7,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG17 BUP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 6,461 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 6,090 miles

Off side exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2025 6,040 miles

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

Off side exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 5,330 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre on legal limit of 1.mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 5,131 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 5,105 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 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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HG17 BUP is a 2017 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HG17 BUP, 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 HG17 BUP registered?

HG17 BUP is a 2017 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 May 2017.

Is HG17 BUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG17 BUP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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