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HT17 BXG

2017 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,815 mi
Last recorded7,815 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Triumph Thunderbird7,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT17 BXG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 7,815 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 6,563 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 6,135 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 5,780 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 3,723 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 3,723 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 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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HT17 BXG is a 2017 Triumph Thunderbird in Black 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 HT17 BXG, 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 HT17 BXG?

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What year was HT17 BXG registered?

HT17 BXG is a 2017 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 June 2017.

Is HT17 BXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT17 BXG 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.

Does HT17 BXG have outstanding finance?

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