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KO16 KEJ

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,548 mi
Last recorded12,548 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO16 KEJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 12,548 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 11,169 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Both Wheels (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 8,600 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 5,864 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 5,851 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 5,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

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

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

Drive belt pulley worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 2,841 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 1,714 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 1,458 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 1,366 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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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KO16 KEJ is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KO16 KEJ, 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 KO16 KEJ registered?

KO16 KEJ is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 8 July 2016.

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