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W4 APB

2017 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,036 mi
Last recorded10,036 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Triumph Thunderbird7,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 APB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 10,036 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front very light perishing

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded Under engine (1.1.11 (c))

Lower mid section exhaust bracket slightly loose

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

Rear Tyre shows uneven wear

Rear corrosion present

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 9,453 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 9,453 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 7,376 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 6,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 5,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 5,893 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 4,825 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 4,820 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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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W4 APB is a 2017 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W4 APB, 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 W4 APB registered?

W4 APB is a 2017 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 December 2017.

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