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VK11 PXG

2011 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,837 mi
Last recorded25,837 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird11,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 PXG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 25,837 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 24,073 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 23,934 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 23,920 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Too Small (0.1 (d))

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

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 22,156 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 20,080 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 18,603 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 17,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 17,596 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 16,435 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 15,526 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 15,166 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 10,484 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 10,362 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front 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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VK11 PXG is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 11,816 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 VK11 PXG, 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 15 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VK11 PXG registered?

VK11 PXG is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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