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GY11 BWD

2011 Triumph America

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

11,264 mi
Last recorded11,264 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph America7,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 BWD
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 11,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 11,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 11,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 10,632 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 10,083 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 10,083 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 8,877 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 8,227 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 7,167 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

adapted for left hand riding only

Pass 26 Jan 2018 4,704 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 1,493 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 1,179 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 1,110 miles

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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GY11 BWD is a 2011 Triumph America in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY11 BWD, 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 GY11 BWD registered?

GY11 BWD is a 2011 Triumph America, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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