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GU11 HLJ

2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

18,996 mi
Last recorded18,996 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm11,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 HLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Storm
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 18,996 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 18,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 18,695 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 15,659 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 15,645 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 14,751 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 13,132 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 12,730 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 12,568 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Apr 2016 12,212 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 12,210 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2015 10,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 10,266 miles

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 8,949 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird Storm?

Based on 1,494 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
844
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
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GU11 HLJ is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 11,968 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 Storm fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU11 HLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird Storm typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird Storm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU11 HLJ registered?

GU11 HLJ is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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