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DG61 FKS

2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,329 mi
Last recorded39,329 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 16009,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 FKS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 39,329 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 39,045 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 38,769 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 38,769 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 38,470 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 37,490 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 36,431 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 36,218 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 29,416 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 50kgf (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 22,014 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 30kgf (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 15,200 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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DG61 FKS is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DG61 FKS, 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 DG61 FKS registered?

DG61 FKS is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is DG61 FKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 FKS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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