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GY60 WZN

2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

15,835 mi
Last recorded15,835 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 16009,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY60 WZN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 15,835 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 15,835 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 13,979 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 13,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements front brake light switch working intermittently (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 13,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 11,672 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 10,186 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 10,067 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 9,860 miles

Drive belt damaged

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 6,205 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 4,462 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 2,616 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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GY60 WZN is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GY60 WZN, 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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GY60 WZN is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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