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HJ11 HVT

2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,568 mi
Last recorded29,568 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 160012,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 HVT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Abs 1600
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 29,568 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 27,734 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 25,521 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 24,967 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 22,821 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 22,821 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 20,752 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 19,549 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 16,218 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 16,218 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 12,993 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 12,993 miles

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

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 3 May 2017 10,738 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 7,853 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 7,435 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 6,238 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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HJ11 HVT is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HJ11 HVT, 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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HJ11 HVT is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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