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PL17 UWW

2017 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,423 mi
Last recorded10,423 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Triumph Thunderbird7,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL17 UWW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 10,423 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 10,423 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 9,098 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 7,749 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 6,385 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 5,626 miles
Pass 20 Jul 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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PL17 UWW 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 PL17 UWW, 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 PL17 UWW registered?

PL17 UWW is a 2017 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is PL17 UWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL17 UWW 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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