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Y27 RCT

2011 Triumph Thunderbird

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,326 mi
Last recorded58,326 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird11,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 RCT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 58,326 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 58,326 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 53,768 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 53,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 52,260 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 48,466 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 44,202 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 44,202 miles

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Forks (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 38,580 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 34,719 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 29,325 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 29,325 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 10 Jan 2018 23,113 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 15,399 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 9,391 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 9,333 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 8,730 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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Y27 RCT is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y27 RCT, 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 Y27 RCT registered?

Y27 RCT is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 May 2011.

Is Y27 RCT safe to buy?

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