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VK11 PXZ

2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

16,087 mi
Last recorded16,087 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm11,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 PXZ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Storm
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 16,087 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 15,880 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 14,664 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 13,293 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 11,412 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 11,000 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 10,457 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 8,441 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 7,089 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 7,060 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 5,324 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 4,023 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 1,909 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 1,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 1,805 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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VK11 PXZ is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VK11 PXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK11 PXZ registered?

VK11 PXZ is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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The MOT history for VK11 PXZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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