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SW17 MKD

2017 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,030 mi
Last recorded7,030 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Triumph Thunderbird7,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW17 MKD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 7,030 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 6,448 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 6,448 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 200/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2024 5,576 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 4,519 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 3,913 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 3,894 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 3,894 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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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SW17 MKD 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 75%.

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 SW17 MKD, 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

How do I check the history of SW17 MKD?

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What year was SW17 MKD registered?

SW17 MKD is a 2017 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 August 2017.

Is SW17 MKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW17 MKD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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