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VU61 YFR

2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

22,601 mi
Last recorded22,601 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 16009,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 YFR
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 22,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 22,560 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort very slight fluctuation on discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 21,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 21,881 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 21,445 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 21,445 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 17,755 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 17,755 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 9,864 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 8,292 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 7,636 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 5,889 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 5,637 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 4,167 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 YFR is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YFR, 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 YFR registered?

VU61 YFR is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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