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SW16 OFN

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,806 mi
Last recorded4,806 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW16 OFN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 4,806 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 4,584 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 4,525 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 4,525 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2021 4,085 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 4,085 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Inner Battery box broken . causing battery to be insecure.

Pass 3 Nov 2020 3,201 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 3,201 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 2,898 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 2,898 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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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SW16 OFN is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SW16 OFN, 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 SW16 OFN registered?

SW16 OFN is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 August 2016.

Is SW16 OFN safe to buy?

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