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BN12 ESY

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,231 mi
Last recorded13,231 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 ESY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 13,231 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 12,271 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 12,238 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 12,077 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 11,685 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 11,505 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 10,777 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 10,777 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 10,087 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 9,382 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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BN12 ESY is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 10,712 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN12 ESY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN12 ESY?

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What year was BN12 ESY registered?

BN12 ESY is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is BN12 ESY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 ESY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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