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BF61 XJE

2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,981 mi
Last recorded42,981 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 16009,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 XJE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 42,981 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2025 38,020 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 31,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 23,844 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 16,110 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 15,680 miles
Pass 17 May 2020 15,584 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2019 15,387 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 14,982 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 14,012 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 11 Mar 2017 13,092 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Sep 2015 10,069 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 10,055 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird 1600?

Based on 5,562 MOT tests across 480 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
773
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
480
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 54
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
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BF61 XJE is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 9,604 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird 1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF61 XJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF61 XJE registered?

BF61 XJE is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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