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DY16 EXO

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,723 mi
Last recorded24,723 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 EXO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 24,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 23,796 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 22,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 20,804 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 20,804 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 19,865 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket silencers fitted. (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 19,376 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 13,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Near side caliper inner pad is worn more than the others. (1.1.13 (a))

Rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 11 May 2019 13,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Near side caliper inner pad is worn more than the others. (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake binding slightly.

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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DY16 EXO is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY16 EXO, 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 DY16 EXO registered?

DY16 EXO is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 3 June 2016.

Is DY16 EXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY16 EXO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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