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AU12 WZT

2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,327 mi
Last recorded7,327 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 WZT
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 7,327 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 7,320 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 7,037 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 6,359 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 6,015 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 6,015 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 4,683 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 4,683 miles

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird 1600?

Based on 5,562 MOT tests across 480 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
773
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
480
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 54
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
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AU12 WZT is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 11,451 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 1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU12 WZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU12 WZT registered?

AU12 WZT is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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