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SV16 UTC

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,139 mi
Last recorded14,139 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 UTC
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 14,139 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 14,605 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 9,274 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 7,214 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 6,878 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 6,096 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 6,096 miles

Offside Rear Drive belt excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 5,171 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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SV16 UTC is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SV16 UTC, 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 SV16 UTC registered?

SV16 UTC is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is SV16 UTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV16 UTC 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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