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YX61 VAM

2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,803 mi
Last recorded8,803 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 16009,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX61 VAM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 8,803 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 8,590 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 8,518 miles

Offside Rear Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 8,437 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 8,130 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 7,524 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 6,390 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 4,775 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 4,314 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 3,558 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 2,506 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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YX61 VAM is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YX61 VAM, 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 YX61 VAM registered?

YX61 VAM is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 6 October 2011.

Is YX61 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX61 VAM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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