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GK11 NXE

2011 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,047 mi
Last recorded19,047 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird11,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 NXE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 19,047 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 19,047 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 19,006 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 18,968 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 18,929 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 18,608 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 17,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 17,369 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 16,412 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 15,805 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 14,736 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 12,640 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 12,638 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 10,513 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 8,634 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 7,180 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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GK11 NXE is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GK11 NXE, 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 GK11 NXE registered?

GK11 NXE is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 March 2011.

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