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GY11 WZJ

2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

9,433 mi
Last recorded9,433 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm11,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 WZJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Storm
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 9,433 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 8,692 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 8,282 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Very close to limit. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Very close to limit. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 7,656 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 7,468 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 5,987 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 4,388 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 4,074 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 2,127 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 2,127 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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GY11 WZJ is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GY11 WZJ, 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 GY11 WZJ registered?

GY11 WZJ is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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