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BN12 ATV

2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,640 mi
Last recorded17,640 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 ATV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 May 2025 17,640 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 17,538 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 17,028 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 16,123 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 15,202 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 14,132 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 13,500 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 11,059 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 9,821 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 7,693 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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BN12 ATV is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BN12 ATV, 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 BN12 ATV registered?

BN12 ATV is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is BN12 ATV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 ATV shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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