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HJ61 KSE

2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,924 mi
Last recorded9,924 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 16009,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 KSE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 9,924 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 9,604 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 9,100 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 8,516 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 8,516 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 8,139 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 7,575 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 6,452 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2015 5,261 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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HJ61 KSE is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HJ61 KSE, 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 HJ61 KSE registered?

HJ61 KSE is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 18 October 2011.

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