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YY11 FWU

2011 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,295 mi
Last recorded26,295 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Triumph Thunderbird11,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 FWU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 26,295 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 25,625 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 25,625 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 23,961 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 23,961 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 23,924 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 22,886 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 22,721 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 22,582 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 22,476 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 21,193 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 19,215 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 17,110 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 14,981 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 14,927 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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YY11 FWU is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 YY11 FWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY11 FWU registered?

YY11 FWU is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 24 May 2011.

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