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BJ16 BTE

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,973 mi
Last recorded13,973 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 BTE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 13,973 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front Tyre on 2mm. Legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre on 1.6mm. Legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 13,797 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 12,954 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 12,477 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 9,765 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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BJ16 BTE is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BJ16 BTE, 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 BJ16 BTE registered?

BJ16 BTE is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is BJ16 BTE safe to buy?

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