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AY12 YLJ

2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,562 mi
Last recorded39,562 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 39,562 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 37,994 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 35,295 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 33,200 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 31,617 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 31,617 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 28,480 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 25,361 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 25,361 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake Disc Slightly Bent

Pass 1 Aug 2018 20,676 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 15,626 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 8,692 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 8,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 5,541 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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AY12 YLJ is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY12 YLJ, 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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AY12 YLJ is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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