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DE11 VYF

2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,358 mi
Last recorded24,358 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 16009,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 VYF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 24,358 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 24,312 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 20,582 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 20,582 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 19,911 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 19,290 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake pipe under engine corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 18,588 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 17,501 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 17,501 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 16,826 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 15,072 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 11,463 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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DE11 VYF is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE11 VYF, 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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DE11 VYF is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 14 May 2011.

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