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VX16 YTA

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,410 mi
Last recorded8,410 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 YTA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 8,410 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 7,174 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 6,299 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 6,299 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 5,847 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 120/70-ZR19 ME880 worn down too 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2022 5,310 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 3,978 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 3,678 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 2,838 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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VX16 YTA 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 88.9%.

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 VX16 YTA, 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 VX16 YTA registered?

VX16 YTA is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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