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SN16 OBY

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,461 mi
Last recorded16,461 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN16 OBY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 16,461 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 12,687 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 11,740 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 11,014 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 11,014 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 9,797 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 8,629 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 7,757 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 7,757 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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SN16 OBY is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SN16 OBY, 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 SN16 OBY registered?

SN16 OBY is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is SN16 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN16 OBY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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