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GD65 XAL

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,566 mi
Last recorded15,566 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD65 XAL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2025 15,566 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 12,435 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 7,588 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 6,464 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 5,789 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 5,053 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 3,620 miles

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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GD65 XAL is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GD65 XAL, 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 GD65 XAL registered?

GD65 XAL is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 11 January 2016.

Is GD65 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD65 XAL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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