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PK16 DPU

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,874 mi
Last recorded46,874 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK16 DPU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 46,874 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 46,196 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 44,014 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 38,114 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 32,582 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 29,782 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 25,701 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 25,701 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 21,853 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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PK16 DPU is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 8,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PK16 DPU, 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 10 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PK16 DPU registered?

PK16 DPU is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is PK16 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK16 DPU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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