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RF17 ZZS

2017 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,589 mi
Last recorded32,589 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Triumph Thunderbird7,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF17 ZZS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 32,589 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 31,659 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 29,952 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 29,907 miles

1 of 2 front position lights not working

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort close to min requirements (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 28,704 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 23,481 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 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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RF17 ZZS 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 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 RF17 ZZS, 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 RF17 ZZS registered?

RF17 ZZS is a 2017 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 29 July 2017.

Is RF17 ZZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF17 ZZS 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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