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GD16 MTE

2016 Triumph Thruxton

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,843 mi
Last recorded7,843 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thruxton5,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 MTE
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 7,843 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 7,313 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 6,467 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 4,976 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 4,945 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy centre position (2.2.2 (f) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 3,311 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 3,089 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 2,404 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 2,399 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements small plate numbers and letters not correct size (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing small number plate fitted/tail tidy no reflector to centre of machine (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Triumph Thruxton?

Based on 30,642 MOT tests across 4,139 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58
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GD16 MTE is a 2016 Triumph Thruxton in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Triumph Thruxton models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 5,717 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 Thruxton fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GD16 MTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thruxton typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this Triumph Thruxton is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GD16 MTE registered?

GD16 MTE is a 2016 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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