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RK17 XBG

2017 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,052 mi
Last recorded12,052 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Triumph Thunderbird7,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK17 XBG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 12,052 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 11,618 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 11,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 10,901 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 10,179 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 10,175 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 9,080 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 8,117 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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RK17 XBG is a 2017 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 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 RK17 XBG, 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

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What year was RK17 XBG registered?

RK17 XBG is a 2017 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is RK17 XBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK17 XBG 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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