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WJ61 GWA

2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,951 mi
Last recorded35,951 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm11,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 GWA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Storm
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 35,951 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 34,603 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 33,162 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 33,155 miles

Front Wheel spindle locking device missing 1 PINCH BOLT MISSING (5.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 31,400 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 31,400 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 29,200 miles

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

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 20 Aug 2020 27,403 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 24,288 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 18,317 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 18,317 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 10,575 miles

Number plate light not working.

Pass 6 Aug 2016 5,075 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 5,392 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 5,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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WJ61 GWA 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 80%.

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 WJ61 GWA, 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 WJ61 GWA registered?

WJ61 GWA is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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