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BL65 AGU

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Grey Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,519 mi
Last recorded15,519 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL65 AGU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 15,519 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 14,877 miles

Gear lever rubber missing

Pass 26 Aug 2021 14,195 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 14,147 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 12,579 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 10,810 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 10,810 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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BL65 AGU is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird in Grey with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL65 AGU, 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 BL65 AGU registered?

BL65 AGU is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 19 February 2016.

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