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FY11 BVG

2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

17,005 mi
Last recorded17,005 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 16009,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 BVG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 17,005 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 16,918 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 16,865 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 16,865 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 16,623 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 16,284 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 15,519 miles

both tyres

Pass 10 Jul 2019 14,378 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 14,161 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 13,961 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 12,824 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 10,666 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 7,840 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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FY11 BVG is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black 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 FY11 BVG, 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 FY11 BVG registered?

FY11 BVG is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 24 June 2011.

Is FY11 BVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 BVG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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