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VU11 NHN

2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,341 mi
Last recorded24,341 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm11,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 NHN
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Storm
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 24,341 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 24,001 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 23,722 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 23,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 23,174 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 23,075 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 22,901 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 22,668 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 19,639 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 19,639 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 16,675 miles

number plate light inop

Pass 25 Feb 2017 15,276 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 14,412 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 12,073 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 9,368 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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VU11 NHN 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 VU11 NHN, 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 VU11 NHN registered?

VU11 NHN is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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