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VK11 PYS

2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,246 mi
Last recorded30,246 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 160012,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 PYS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Abs 1600
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 30,246 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 27,747 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 27,695 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 27,578 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 24,571 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 23,660 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 23,381 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 22,382 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 21,852 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 19,379 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 15,944 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 15,727 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 12,245 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 12,245 miles

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

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

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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VK11 PYS is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VK11 PYS, 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 VK11 PYS registered?

VK11 PYS is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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