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VN11 CXR

2011 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,392 mi
Last recorded20,392 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird11,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 CXR
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 20,392 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 20,296 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 20,269 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 20,124 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 5,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 5,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 14,506 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 14,506 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 11,577 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 11,577 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 9,392 miles

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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VN11 CXR is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VN11 CXR, 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 VN11 CXR registered?

VN11 CXR is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 6 May 2011.

Is VN11 CXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN11 CXR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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