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AV12 PWE

2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

15,927 mi
Last recorded15,927 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 PWE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 15,927 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 14,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 14,989 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 14,826 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 14,365 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 13,274 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 11,952 miles

front and rear pads nearing limit

Pass 15 May 2019 8,907 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 5,785 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 1,803 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 1,432 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 1,395 miles

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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AV12 PWE is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 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 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 11,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV12 PWE, 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 AV12 PWE registered?

AV12 PWE is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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