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WX16 FGN

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,886 mi
Last recorded4,886 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX16 FGN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 4,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 3,282 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 3,276 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 3,225 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 2,528 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 2,528 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 2,080 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 1,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (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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WX16 FGN 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 WX16 FGN, 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 WX16 FGN registered?

WX16 FGN is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 May 2016.

Is WX16 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX16 FGN 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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