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AJ12 CPO

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,296 mi
Last recorded26,296 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 160012,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 CPO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Abs 1600
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 26,296 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 26,291 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect high beam lower front main, beam incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2026 26,286 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 21,194 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 21,135 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 20,615 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 20,303 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 19,316 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 19,124 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 18,014 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 18,014 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 12,740 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 10,140 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 7,432 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 4,923 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600?

Based on 2,686 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
895
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
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AJ12 CPO is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 12,386 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 Abs 1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ12 CPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ12 CPO is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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