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VU11 NGX

2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

14,834 mi
Last recorded14,834 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 16009,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 NGX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 14,834 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 14,823 miles

Nearside Wheel bearing has excessive play Sidecar Wheel Bearing (Not Possible To Adjust) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front left Fork (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 14,223 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 14,058 miles

engine oil leak (underside)

Fail 28 Feb 2024 14,048 miles

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

engine oil leak (underside)

Pass 10 Mar 2023 13,846 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 13,775 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 13,726 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 13,703 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 13,541 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 12,069 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 10,312 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 8,882 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 6,312 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 21 Feb 2015 6,312 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 3,774 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird 1600?

Based on 5,562 MOT tests across 480 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
773
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
480
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 54
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
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VU11 NGX is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 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 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 9,604 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 1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU11 NGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU11 NGX registered?

VU11 NGX is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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