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YY13 DCX

2013 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,643 mi
Last recorded22,643 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Triumph Thunderbird9,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 DCX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 22,643 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 21,654 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 21,625 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 20,380 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 19,289 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 17,500 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 14,662 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 14,662 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 14,102 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 14,097 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 13,514 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 12,243 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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YY13 DCX is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YY13 DCX, 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 YY13 DCX registered?

YY13 DCX is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 5 June 2013.

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