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GL16 EXS

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,350 mi
Last recorded5,350 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 EXS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 5,350 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 4,820 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 4,719 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 4,714 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 3,932 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 2,935 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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GL16 EXS is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GL16 EXS, 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 GL16 EXS registered?

GL16 EXS is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is GL16 EXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL16 EXS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL16 EXS have outstanding finance?

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