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GY11 ZVO

2011 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,695 mi
Last recorded16,695 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird11,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 ZVO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 16,695 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 16,475 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 15,913 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 14,995 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 14,612 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 14,611 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2021 14,082 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 14,082 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 11,725 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 11,725 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 10,671 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 7,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 6,459 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 6,459 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 4,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 3,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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GY11 ZVO is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY11 ZVO, 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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What year was GY11 ZVO registered?

GY11 ZVO is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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