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GL11 BYW

2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,854 mi
Last recorded24,854 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm11,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 BYW
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Storm
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 24,854 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 23,988 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 23,590 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 22,835 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 20,907 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 18,485 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 17,050 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 14,290 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 13,125 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 11,923 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 9,687 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 7,683 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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GL11 BYW is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL11 BYW, 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 GL11 BYW registered?

GL11 BYW is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm, first registered on 8 July 2011.

Is GL11 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL11 BYW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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