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JK05 BYK

2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,098 mi
Last recorded12,098 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 16009,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK05 BYK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 12,098 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 10,356 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 10,354 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 10,283 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 9,537 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 8,657 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 6,783 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 6,500 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 6,254 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 5,449 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 4,447 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 2,143 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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JK05 BYK 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 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 JK05 BYK, 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 JK05 BYK registered?

JK05 BYK is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 5 October 2011.

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