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GL11 YWN

2011 Triumph America

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,051 mi
Last recorded8,051 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph America7,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 YWN
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 8,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 8,051 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

engine warning lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Dec 2024 7,661 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 7,643 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 7,161 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 6,422 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 5,023 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 4,919 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 3,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 2,542 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 3,556 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

How Reliable is the Triumph America?

Based on 6,285 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
556
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
wheel bearings are excessively rough 11
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GL11 YWN is a 2011 Triumph America in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2011 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 7,262 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 America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL11 YWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph America typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 15 years old, this Triumph America is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL11 YWN registered?

GL11 YWN is a 2011 Triumph America, first registered on 26 August 2011.

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