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VN11 DZF

2011 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,200 mi
Last recorded17,200 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird11,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 DZF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 17,200 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 15,717 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 14,354 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 14,354 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 13,295 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 11,793 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 11,793 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 10,320 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 8,652 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 7,450 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 6,598 miles

Number plate light inop

Pass 10 Jun 2016 5,627 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 4,385 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2014 2,298 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2014 2,298 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 DZF is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird 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 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 DZF, 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 DZF registered?

VN11 DZF is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 13 June 2011.

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