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WJ61 GTZ

2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

11,469 mi
Last recorded11,469 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 160012,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 GTZ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Abs 1600
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 11,469 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 11,434 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 11,363 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fork legs have slight weep oil oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 11,335 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 10,381 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 10,381 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 9,538 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20% (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 8,423 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 7,287 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 6,471 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion some sign of rusty deposit on stanchion noticed (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 6,159 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 5,343 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 5,308 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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WJ61 GTZ is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJ61 GTZ, 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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What year was WJ61 GTZ registered?

WJ61 GTZ is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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