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GY16 YEU

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,032 mi
Last recorded15,032 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY16 YEU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 15,032 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 13,854 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 13,829 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 13,380 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 12,860 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 12,006 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 11,125 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 10,177 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit all round (1.1.13 (a))

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2019 14,967 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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GY16 YEU is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GY16 YEU, 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 GY16 YEU registered?

GY16 YEU is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 28 May 2016.

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The MOT history for GY16 YEU 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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