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WG16 WRZ

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,822 mi
Last recorded10,822 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 WRZ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 10,822 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 9,756 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 8,367 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 7,278 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied rear brake pedal looks bent slightly (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 May 2021 6,095 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 6,095 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 4,876 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 4,219 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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WG16 WRZ is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WG16 WRZ, 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 WG16 WRZ registered?

WG16 WRZ is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 4 June 2016.

Is WG16 WRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG16 WRZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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