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V23 RGJ

2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,595 mi
Last recorded18,595 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm11,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV23 RGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Storm
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 18,595 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 17,149 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 17,148 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 14,410 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 11,657 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 8,083 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 8,055 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 7,889 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 7,051 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 6,348 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 4,764 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 4,764 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 4,049 miles

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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V23 RGJ is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V23 RGJ, 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 V23 RGJ registered?

V23 RGJ is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm, first registered on 10 June 2011.

Is V23 RGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V23 RGJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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