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YY13 DFL

2013 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,933 mi
Last recorded12,933 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Triumph Thunderbird9,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 DFL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 12,933 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 10,480 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 10,480 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 7,966 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 7,304 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 7,284 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 6,365 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 6,365 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 5,051 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 5,051 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 4,595 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 4,595 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 DFL is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DFL, 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 YY13 DFL registered?

YY13 DFL is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 June 2013.

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