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VU61 YFV

2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,506 mi
Last recorded7,506 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 16009,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 7,506 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 7,506 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2014 5,883 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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 YFV is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

VU61 YFV is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 6 October 2011.

Is VU61 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU61 YFV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU61 YFV have outstanding finance?

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