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EY61 SFE

2011 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

24,098 mi
Last recorded24,098 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird11,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 SFE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 24,098 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 23,640 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 22,729 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 21,661 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 21,661 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 18,984 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 18,054 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 13,393 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 13,393 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 12,089 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 12,089 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 9,828 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 5,780 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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EY61 SFE is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2011 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 11,816 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY61 SFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 15 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EY61 SFE registered?

EY61 SFE is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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