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R22 ADU

2011 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,069 mi
Last recorded35,069 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird11,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 ADU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 35,069 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 34,778 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 34,236 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 32,894 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 32,894 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 32,760 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 31,579 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 31,579 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on both position lights not working (1.1.3a)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread too small plate & digits (6.3.4b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on tail light and numberplate light not working, stop lamp working (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 27,945 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 15,886 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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R22 ADU is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 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 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 R22 ADU, 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 R22 ADU registered?

R22 ADU is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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