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WP16 CSX

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,568 mi
Last recorded15,568 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP16 CSX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 15,568 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 14,978 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 14,925 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 14,925 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 14,532 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 14,529 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 14,529 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 13,294 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 12,546 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 12,546 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 7,199 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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WP16 CSX 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 72.7%.

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 WP16 CSX, 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 WP16 CSX registered?

WP16 CSX is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is WP16 CSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP16 CSX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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