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DE16 XXG

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,252 mi
Last recorded22,252 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 XXG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 22,252 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 22,252 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 21,958 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 21,563 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 21,563 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2022 19,826 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 17,336 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 11,641 miles

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

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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DE16 XXG is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird in White 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 DE16 XXG, 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 DE16 XXG registered?

DE16 XXG is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is DE16 XXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE16 XXG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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