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YR13 VDG

2013 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,728 mi
Last recorded16,728 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Triumph Thunderbird9,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR13 VDG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2026 16,728 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 14,794 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 10,839 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 10,460 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 9,748 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 8,661 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 8,230 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 8,200 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 May 2016 4,806 miles

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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YR13 VDG is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YR13 VDG, 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.

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What year was YR13 VDG registered?

YR13 VDG is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 May 2013.

Is YR13 VDG safe to buy?

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