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BN16 EAE

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,272 mi
Last recorded11,272 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 EAE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 11,272 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 10,901 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 10,663 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 10,663 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam headlamp low bean inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 10,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Fork Stanchions pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Fork Stanchions pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Small cut in rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2022 9,986 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 9,629 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 9,404 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 7,785 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 7,785 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED DURING TEST (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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BN16 EAE is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN16 EAE, 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 BN16 EAE registered?

BN16 EAE is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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