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WG65 VLJ

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

11,785 mi
Last recorded11,785 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG65 VLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 11,785 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 11,075 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 10,445 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 9,793 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 8,776 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 7,973 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 7,133 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 7,133 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 5,872 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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WG65 VLJ is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird in Red 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 WG65 VLJ, 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 WG65 VLJ registered?

WG65 VLJ is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 February 2016.

Is WG65 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG65 VLJ 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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