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VN17 OBJ

2017 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,236 mi
Last recorded10,236 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Triumph Thunderbird7,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN17 OBJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 10,236 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear under engine (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded at back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 9,975 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 9,762 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 9,762 miles

Front Outer Brake component insecure o/s/f outer brake pad delaminated n/s/f inner brake pad delaminated (1.1.21 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 9,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2022 20,302 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 8,415 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 7,384 miles
Pass 5 May 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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VN17 OBJ is a 2017 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN17 OBJ, 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 VN17 OBJ registered?

VN17 OBJ is a 2017 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 13 May 2017.

Is VN17 OBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN17 OBJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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