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AY12 YLE

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,824 mi
Last recorded28,824 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm10,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YLE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Storm
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2025 28,824 miles

Front tyre has cracking in one area on tread - no exposed ply or cords. R & L Front brake pad backing plates corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2024 28,565 miles

Front tyre has slight cracking in tread - no exposed ply or cords

Pass 14 Jul 2023 28,046 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 27,342 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 26,671 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 25,655 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 24,202 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 20,627 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit R/H front (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Number plate light not working

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 13,177 miles

Registration lamp not working

Pass 3 Nov 2015 5,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 2,868 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird Storm?

Based on 1,494 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
844
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
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AY12 YLE is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 10,250 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird Storm fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY12 YLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird Storm typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird Storm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY12 YLE registered?

AY12 YLE is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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