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YB13 OTC

2013 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,613 mi
Last recorded24,613 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Triumph Thunderbird9,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB13 OTC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 24,613 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2025 24,468 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 20,196 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 20,195 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 19,299 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 18,551 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 17,291 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 16,608 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 15,960 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 14,406 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 10,258 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 6,940 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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YB13 OTC is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 9,822 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YB13 OTC, 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 13 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 YB13 OTC registered?

YB13 OTC is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 29 June 2013.

Is YB13 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB13 OTC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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