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2011 Triumph Thunderbird

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,915 mi
Last recorded28,915 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird11,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 NUM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2011
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 28,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 28,915 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 26,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front front tyre worn unevenly

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil covers prevent full inspection but visible misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil covers prevent full inspection but visible misting (5.3.2 (b))

eml illuminated

exhaust loud

Fail 8 Aug 2024 26,106 miles

Drive belt worn to excess damaged (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm rear tyre flat and edges worn to excess (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front front tyre worn unevenly

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil covers prevent full inspection but visible misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil covers prevent full inspection but visible misting (5.3.2 (b))

eml illuminated

exhaust loud

Pass 30 Jun 2022 23,696 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

drive belt has slight stone damage

Fail 30 Jun 2022 23,696 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

drive belt has slight stone damage

Pass 13 Mar 2019 21,776 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 1.4mm l/l is 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 21,492 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear drive belt has small amount of damage

Pass 1 Jun 2016 20,018 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 16,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 12,199 miles

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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HG11 NUM is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HG11 NUM, 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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HG11 NUM is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 May 2011.

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