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WU66 JBZ

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

17,236 mi
Last recorded17,236 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU66 JBZ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 17,236 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 17,236 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 17,236 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 16,351 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 16,351 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 14,245 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 14,227 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 13,769 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 11,707 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 10,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 9,965 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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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WU66 JBZ is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WU66 JBZ, 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 WU66 JBZ registered?

WU66 JBZ is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 13 October 2016.

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The MOT history for WU66 JBZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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