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GY11 BWG

2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,091 mi
Last recorded54,091 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 16009,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 BWG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 54,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 52,745 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 52,735 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 49,188 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2023 49,183 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2022 43,748 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 35,601 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 35,539 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 35,386 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 34,549 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 33,695 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 17,098 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 17,098 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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GY11 BWG is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GY11 BWG, 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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GY11 BWG is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 2 April 2011.

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