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GL16 EXU

2016 Triumph Thruxton

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

3,521 mi
Last recorded3,521 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thruxton5,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 EXU
MakeTriumph
ModelThruxton
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 3,521 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 3,418 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 3,136 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 2,932 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 2,531 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 2,001 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 1,997 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 1,297 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 459 miles

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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GL16 EXU is a 2016 Triumph Thruxton in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GL16 EXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL16 EXU?

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What year was GL16 EXU registered?

GL16 EXU is a 2016 Triumph Thruxton, first registered on 21 May 2016.

Is GL16 EXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL16 EXU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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