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DG11 VPA

2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,248 mi
Last recorded17,248 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 160012,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 VPA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Abs 1600
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 17,248 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 16,775 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 16,512 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 15,840 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 15,170 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 15,165 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2019 13,649 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 12,784 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 12,657 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn both bobins insecure (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 11,251 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 9,865 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 9,454 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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DG11 VPA is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DG11 VPA, 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 DG11 VPA registered?

DG11 VPA is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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