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YX16 YGY

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,236 mi
Last recorded13,236 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 YGY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 13,236 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 13,236 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 12,681 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 10,428 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 10,403 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 6,773 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 5,241 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 4,121 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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YX16 YGY is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX16 YGY, 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 YX16 YGY registered?

YX16 YGY is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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