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YY66 BYT

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,216 mi
Last recorded7,216 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY66 BYT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2026 7,216 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 7,175 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 6,592 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 6,421 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 5,867 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 4,795 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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YY66 BYT is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YY66 BYT, 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 YY66 BYT registered?

YY66 BYT is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 19 October 2016.

Is YY66 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY66 BYT shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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