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VX16 YUV

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,564 mi
Last recorded19,564 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 19,564 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 15,181 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 11,891 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 8,218 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 8,218 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 7,837 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 7,540 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 7,284 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 6,359 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 6,078 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 6,035 miles

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

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 YUV is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YUV, 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 YUV registered?

VX16 YUV is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is VX16 YUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX16 YUV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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