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AO12 OEP

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,262 mi
Last recorded24,262 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 OEP
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 24,262 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 22,610 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 22,601 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WHEEL AND TYRE FITTED WRONG WAY ROUND LEAVING ABS LIGHT ON ALSO (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 17,320 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 13,719 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 12,997 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 11,760 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 11,161 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 8,888 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 6,084 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 5,533 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 4,616 miles

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

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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AO12 OEP is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 10,712 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO12 OEP, 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 14 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO12 OEP registered?

AO12 OEP is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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The MOT history for AO12 OEP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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