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BL65 AFO

2016 Triumph Thruxton

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,853 mi
Last recorded26,853 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thruxton5,717 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL65 AFO
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 26,853 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive slightly loose, but some tight links on chain. requires clean adjust and lube (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 25,832 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 24,363 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 21,728 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 19,401 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 16,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 12,505 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 10 May 2019 12,496 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Thruxton?

Based on 30,642 MOT tests across 4,139 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58
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BL65 AFO is a 2016 Triumph Thruxton in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Triumph Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 5,717 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 Thruxton fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL65 AFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thruxton typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this Triumph Thruxton is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BL65 AFO registered?

BL65 AFO is a 2016 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 13 January 2016.

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