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R2 LRK

2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,367 mi
Last recorded39,367 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 16009,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 LRK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 39,367 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 36,810 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 34,347 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 34,347 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 31,523 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 31,523 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 31,254 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 29,319 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 24,909 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 22,318 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 21,488 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 18,945 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 14,942 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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R2 LRK is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R2 LRK, 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 R2 LRK registered?

R2 LRK is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 1 October 2011.

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The MOT history for R2 LRK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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