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SD11 YLG

2011 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,421 mi
Last recorded19,421 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird11,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 YLG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 19,421 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 17,502 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 15,103 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 13,489 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 11,627 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 8,957 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 8,957 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 7,128 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 6,741 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 6,741 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 5,080 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 5,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 3,061 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 3,011 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 2,904 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 2,756 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 2,355 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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SD11 YLG is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SD11 YLG, 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 SD11 YLG registered?

SD11 YLG is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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