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VA16 UUM

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,578 mi
Last recorded13,578 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 UUM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 13,578 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 13,359 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 13,165 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 12,885 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 12,885 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 12,452 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 10,632 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 9,973 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 9,973 miles

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

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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VA16 UUM 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 VA16 UUM, 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 VA16 UUM registered?

VA16 UUM is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 8 July 2016.

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