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EF11 EKG

2011 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,171 mi
Last recorded25,171 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird11,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 EKG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 25,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 23,617 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 21,950 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 19,728 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 17,373 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 15,176 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 15,167 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 11,692 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 9,556 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 8,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 7,967 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 6,309 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 3,842 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 2,472 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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EF11 EKG is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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 EF11 EKG, 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 EF11 EKG registered?

EF11 EKG is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 July 2011.

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The MOT history for EF11 EKG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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