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VA11 GMX

2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,764 mi
Last recorded4,764 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 16009,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 GMX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2025 4,764 miles

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Pass 25 Mar 2024 3,751 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 3,294 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 2,856 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 2,833 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 2,404 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 2,277 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 2,127 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 1,941 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 1,800 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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VA11 GMX is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VA11 GMX, 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 VA11 GMX registered?

VA11 GMX is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 13 August 2011.

Is VA11 GMX safe to buy?

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