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AP54 SYM

2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

28,602 mi
Last recorded28,602 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm11,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 SYM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Storm
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 28,602 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 28,601 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 27,681 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 26,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 26,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 25,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 25,276 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 25,001 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 23,628 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 21,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 19,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 17,129 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 14,356 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 10,787 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird Storm?

Based on 1,494 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
844
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
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AP54 SYM is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 11,968 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird Storm fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP54 SYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird Storm typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird Storm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP54 SYM is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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