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EX11 EKV

2011 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

14,408 mi
Last recorded14,408 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird11,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX11 EKV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 14,408 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 13,665 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 10,972 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 9,570 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 9,306 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 8,828 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 8,597 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 7,536 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 6,077 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 6,077 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front lever control (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 4,589 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 2,828 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 2,009 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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EX11 EKV is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EX11 EKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX11 EKV registered?

EX11 EKV is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 9 March 2011.

Is EX11 EKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX11 EKV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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