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CY12 EKO

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Grey Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,219 mi
Last recorded45,219 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm10,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 EKO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Storm
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 45,219 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 45,066 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 45,061 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 44,742 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 42,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 42,328 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 35,872 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 31,678 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 24,406 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 20,714 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 13,884 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 13,884 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2015 5,793 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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CY12 EKO is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm in Grey with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CY12 EKO, 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 CY12 EKO registered?

CY12 EKO is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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