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GC16 XNM

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,432 mi
Last recorded15,432 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 XNM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 15,432 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 14,992 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 14,042 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 14,042 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 11,374 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre has slight damage to o/s sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2022 8,337 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 8,337 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 5,911 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 3,372 miles

noisy exhaust pipes

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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GC16 XNM is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird in Black 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 GC16 XNM, 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 GC16 XNM registered?

GC16 XNM is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 27 August 2016.

Is GC16 XNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC16 XNM 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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