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HF16 MLZ

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,928 mi
Last recorded20,928 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF16 MLZ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 20,928 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 20,928 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 18,931 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 15,793 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 13,189 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 10,959 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 9,501 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 9,456 miles

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

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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HF16 MLZ is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF16 MLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HF16 MLZ?

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What year was HF16 MLZ registered?

HF16 MLZ is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is HF16 MLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF16 MLZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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