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VN16 DZG

2016 Triumph Thruxton

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,271 mi
Last recorded48,271 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thruxton5,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 DZG
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2026 48,271 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both fork seals leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 47,563 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 47,563 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 46,335 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 44,610 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 40,533 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 35,765 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 32,302 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 26,104 miles

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Thruxton?

Based on 30,642 MOT tests across 4,139 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58
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VN16 DZG is a 2016 Triumph Thruxton in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Triumph Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 5,717 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 Thruxton fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN16 DZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thruxton typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this Triumph Thruxton is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VN16 DZG registered?

VN16 DZG is a 2016 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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The MOT history for VN16 DZG 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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