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KY66 AOL

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,465 mi
Last recorded9,465 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY66 AOL
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 9,465 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 9,456 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 9,308 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 9,217 miles

Rear Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 8,972 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 5,918 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 5,914 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 4,862 miles

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

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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KY66 AOL is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KY66 AOL, 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 KY66 AOL registered?

KY66 AOL is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 28 October 2016.

Is KY66 AOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY66 AOL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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