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OY11 UPE

2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,092 mi
Last recorded15,092 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 16009,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY11 UPE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 15,092 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 15,092 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 12,652 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 11,078 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 11,078 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector not facing the rear (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector not facing the rear (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 8,432 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 8,032 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 7,844 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 7,772 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 7,410 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 7,239 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 7,074 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 6,990 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 6,496 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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OY11 UPE 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 85.7%.

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 OY11 UPE, 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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OY11 UPE is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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