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VX16 YUU

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,505 mi
Last recorded16,505 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 YUU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 16,505 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 12,967 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 12,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 12,421 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 11,085 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 9,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 9,250 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 8,709 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 6,423 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 YUU is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,600cc 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 YUU, 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 VX16 YUU registered?

VX16 YUU is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 March 2016.

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The MOT history for VX16 YUU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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