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CBZ 1479

2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,088 mi
Last recorded21,088 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBZ 1479
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 21,088 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 20,205 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 19,660 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 19,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 19,543 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 17,697 miles

Exhaust noisy

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 17,697 miles

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

Exhaust noisy

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 15,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 11,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 8,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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CBZ 1479 is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CBZ 1479, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CBZ 1479 registered?

CBZ 1479 is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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