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A12 FVA

2016 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,585 mi
Last recorded14,585 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Triumph Thunderbird8,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 FVA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 14,585 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 14,485 miles

Central Front Lower Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15% (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Lower Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower drive belt damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2025 12,793 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 12,040 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 9,928 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 8,624 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively Minor (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 6,966 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 6,769 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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A12 FVA is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 8,101 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 A12 FVA, 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 10 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A12 FVA registered?

A12 FVA is a 2016 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 15 September 2016.

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