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S17 TBD

2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,006 mi
Last recorded14,006 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm11,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 TBD
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Storm
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 14,006 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe under engine (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 13,112 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe under bike (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 12,864 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 12,834 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 11,963 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 9,120 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 6,870 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 6,870 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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S17 TBD is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S17 TBD, 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 S17 TBD registered?

S17 TBD is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm, first registered on 7 May 2011.

Is S17 TBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S17 TBD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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