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LY16 BAU

2016 Triumph Thruxton

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,679 mi
Last recorded13,679 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thruxton5,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 BAU
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 13,679 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 13,452 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 13,080 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 8,656 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 5,992 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 3,622 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 3,597 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 3,597 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

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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LY16 BAU is a 2016 Triumph Thruxton in Red with a 1,200cc 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 LY16 BAU, 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 LY16 BAU registered?

LY16 BAU is a 2016 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 19 May 2016.

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The MOT history for LY16 BAU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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