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VU11 NHD

2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,697 mi
Last recorded41,697 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 160012,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 NHD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Abs 1600
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 41,697 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 40,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 39,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 39,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 37,519 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 37,505 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 37,336 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 31,420 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 31,103 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 17,830 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 11,151 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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VU11 NHD is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU11 NHD, 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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VU11 NHD is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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