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LY16 BBK

2016 Triumph Thruxton

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,528 mi
Last recorded7,528 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thruxton5,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 BBK
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 7,528 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 7,523 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 7,353 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 7,353 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 6,030 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 6,009 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 5,906 miles

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 BBK is a 2016 Triumph Thruxton in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BBK, 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 BBK registered?

LY16 BBK is a 2016 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is LY16 BBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY16 BBK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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