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YX61 VCE

2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,019 mi
Last recorded20,019 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 160012,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX61 VCE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Abs 1600
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 20,019 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 19,961 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 19,716 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 19,423 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 19,421 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 17,660 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 14,673 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 14,570 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 13,554 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 11,707 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 9,243 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 9,238 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2014 6,884 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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YX61 VCE is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 in Red 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 Abs 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 12,746 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 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 YX61 VCE, 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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YX61 VCE is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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