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GV11 EAW

2011 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

26,446 mi
Last recorded26,446 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird11,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 EAW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 26,446 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 26,361 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 26,133 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 25,339 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 24,790 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 24,260 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 22,766 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 20,219 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 18,797 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 16,045 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 13,090 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))

Pass 23 Jul 2014 10,555 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 10,550 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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GV11 EAW is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV11 EAW, 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.

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GV11 EAW is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 26 July 2011.

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