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SP65 FUM

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,316 mi
Last recorded13,316 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP65 FUM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 13,316 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 12,429 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 10,493 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 8,890 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 8,890 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 5,221 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 5,202 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Both front lights lenses are loose and move about (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 4,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 202 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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SP65 FUM 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 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 SP65 FUM, 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 SP65 FUM registered?

SP65 FUM is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 January 2016.

Is SP65 FUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP65 FUM 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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