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VU66 JFJ

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,418 mi
Last recorded26,418 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 JFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 26,418 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2025 26,322 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 23,453 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 21,032 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 18,554 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 15,294 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 12,925 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 12,800 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 10,306 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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VU66 JFJ is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU66 JFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU66 JFJ registered?

VU66 JFJ is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 November 2016.

Is VU66 JFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU66 JFJ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU66 JFJ have outstanding finance?

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