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KY16 UKO

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,279 mi
Last recorded9,279 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY16 UKO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 9,279 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 6,999 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 2,819 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 2,819 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 2,673 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 2,270 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 1,855 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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KY16 UKO is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KY16 UKO, 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 KY16 UKO registered?

KY16 UKO is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is KY16 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY16 UKO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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