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W13 RGJ

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,122 mi
Last recorded18,122 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW13 RGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 18,122 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 16,555 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 14,124 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 12,115 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 9,876 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 8,424 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 8,410 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 8,410 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 6,512 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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W13 RGJ 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 W13 RGJ, 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 W13 RGJ registered?

W13 RGJ is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is W13 RGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W13 RGJ 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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