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KY15 TCU

2015 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,730 mi
Last recorded13,730 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Triumph Thunderbird9,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY15 TCU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 13,730 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 12,964 miles

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 27 Jul 2023 12,370 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 10,836 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 9,475 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 6,722 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 4,106 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 4,106 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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KY15 TCU is a 2015 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2015 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 9,234 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 KY15 TCU, 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 11 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KY15 TCU registered?

KY15 TCU is a 2015 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 30 May 2015.

Is KY15 TCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY15 TCU 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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