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SM16 CTU

2016 Triumph S

Black Petrol 675cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,317 mi
Last recorded19,317 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Triumph S8,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 CTU
MakeTriumph
ModelS
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine675cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 19,317 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 19,317 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 18,757 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 18,727 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 18,100 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 17,858 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 16,305 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 13,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

exhaust header nuts are rusty

Fail 13 Jun 2020 13,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure chain adjusters loose n/s+o/s (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

exhaust header nuts are rusty

How Reliable is the Triumph S?

Based on 34,257 MOT tests across 4,852 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
833
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
4,852
On UK Roads
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SM16 CTU is a 2016 Triumph S in Black with a 675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Triumph S models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 8,620 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Triumph S typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 10 years old, this Triumph S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM16 CTU registered?

SM16 CTU is a 2016 Triumph S, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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