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VU61 UCD

2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,580 mi
Last recorded26,580 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 16009,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 UCD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 26,580 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 26,580 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 25,775 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 24,339 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 23,415 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 22,490 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2020 22,490 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 21,000 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 20,665 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 18,954 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2mm (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2016 14,825 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,372 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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VU61 UCD is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU61 UCD, 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 VU61 UCD registered?

VU61 UCD is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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