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GV11 DZS

2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,215 mi
Last recorded17,215 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm11,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 DZS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Storm
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 17,215 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 17,043 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 17,043 miles

Exhaust system insecure bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 16,859 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 16,002 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 14,780 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 14,769 miles

Drive belt excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 14,611 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 14,182 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 13,937 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 13,288 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 12,347 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 6,570 miles

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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GV11 DZS is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GV11 DZS, 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.

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What year was GV11 DZS registered?

GV11 DZS is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm, first registered on 13 August 2011.

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