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WV61 NKZ

2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,702 mi
Last recorded18,702 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 160012,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 NKZ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Abs 1600
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 18,702 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 18,702 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 17,338 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 16,701 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 16,367 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 15,450 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 14,502 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 13,662 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 12,414 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 10,927 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 9,941 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 7,809 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 5,754 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600?

Based on 2,686 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
895
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
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WV61 NKZ is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 12,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV61 NKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WV61 NKZ registered?

WV61 NKZ is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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