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GY11 UVU

2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,156 mi
Last recorded31,156 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 160012,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 UVU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Abs 1600
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 31,156 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 31,105 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust balance pipe corroded

rear brake pedal travel not much reserve

water pipe under engine corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2023 30,952 miles

Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot rear pedal travel. before working (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose pin in upside down (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

water pipe under engine corroded weak

Pass 6 May 2022 30,686 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 29,247 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 29,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 22,536 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 18,378 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 18,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 15,213 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 11,422 miles

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

slight damage to drive belt

Fail 5 May 2015 9,317 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 9,317 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 6,094 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 6,094 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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GY11 UVU is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY11 UVU, 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 GY11 UVU registered?

GY11 UVU is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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