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GL11 BZV

2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,705 mi
Last recorded22,705 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 16009,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 BZV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 22,705 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 21,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 20,706 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 18,899 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 17,003 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 15,900 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 14,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 12,308 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 10,571 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 8,888 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 8,009 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 6,585 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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GL11 BZV is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GL11 BZV, 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 GL11 BZV registered?

GL11 BZV is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 12 August 2011.

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