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WJ61 GUU

2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,346 mi
Last recorded36,346 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 160012,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 36,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 34,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 30,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 27,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 25,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 21,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 20,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 17,542 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 17,542 miles

Nearside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 17,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 17,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 May 2017 15,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 14,148 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 12,642 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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WJ61 GUU is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GUU, 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 GUU registered?

WJ61 GUU is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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