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M77 PDJ

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Bronze Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,996 mi
Last recorded22,996 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM77 PDJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 22,996 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 14,016 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 22,991 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 13,598 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 13,113 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 22,783 miles

Uneven front tyre wear.

Pass 26 Jul 2022 12,571 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 21,088 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 12,304 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 16,296 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 11,119 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 11,119 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 11,838 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 9,728 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 9,728 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 8,644 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 7,581 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 6,461 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 5,761 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 5,754 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 4,590 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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M77 PDJ is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird in Bronze with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 M77 PDJ, 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 M77 PDJ registered?

M77 PDJ is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 22 September 2016.

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