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VA66 CAE

2017 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

10,701 mi
Last recorded10,701 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Triumph Thunderbird7,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA66 CAE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 10,701 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 10,591 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 10,167 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 9,524 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 9,524 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 8,744 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 6,195 miles

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

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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VA66 CAE 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 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 VA66 CAE, 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 VA66 CAE?

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What year was VA66 CAE registered?

VA66 CAE is a 2017 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 February 2017.

Is VA66 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA66 CAE 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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