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SW11 CBF

2011 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,668 mi
Last recorded18,668 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird11,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW11 CBF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 18,668 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 18,668 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 17,212 miles

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

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 17,212 miles

Central Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 15,292 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 11,641 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 9,499 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 8,781 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 8,241 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 7,874 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 6,819 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 6,819 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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SW11 CBF is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SW11 CBF, 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 SW11 CBF registered?

SW11 CBF is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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The MOT history for SW11 CBF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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