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TR11 RAT

2013 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,193 mi
Last recorded25,193 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Triumph Thunderbird9,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTR11 RAT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 25,193 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 24,285 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 23,447 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 21,675 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 21,675 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 20,885 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 20,437 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 20,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2019 20,038 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 19,313 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 18,239 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jun 2016 17,219 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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TR11 RAT is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 9,822 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TR11 RAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 13 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TR11 RAT registered?

TR11 RAT is a 2013 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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The MOT history for TR11 RAT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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