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LC17 BTX

2017 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,488 mi
Last recorded20,488 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Triumph Thunderbird7,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC17 BTX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2025 20,488 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 19,843 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 19,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 18,637 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 17,453 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 16,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 14,042 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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LC17 BTX 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LC17 BTX, 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 LC17 BTX registered?

LC17 BTX is a 2017 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 20 May 2017.

Is LC17 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC17 BTX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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