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GJ61 CFA

2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

15,654 mi
Last recorded15,654 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 16009,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 CFA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 15,654 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2025 15,648 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2024 13,852 miles

tested as solo motor cycle,no pillion equipment fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2022 13,639 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 12,597 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 12,566 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 11,819 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 10,686 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 10,686 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 9,782 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 7,539 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 4,892 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 4,856 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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GJ61 CFA 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 76.9%.

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 GJ61 CFA, 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 GJ61 CFA registered?

GJ61 CFA is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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