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C5 MWG

2011 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,517 mi
Last recorded20,517 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird11,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 MWG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2025 20,517 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 20,296 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 19,239 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 18,529 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 17,625 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 16,920 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 15,733 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 12,846 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 11,630 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 10,832 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 9,421 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 7,256 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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C5 MWG is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 11,816 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 MWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 15 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C5 MWG registered?

C5 MWG is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 22 July 2011.

Is C5 MWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 MWG shows 12 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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