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DA12 ARZ

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,666 mi
Last recorded16,666 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 ARZ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 16,666 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 16,236 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 15,614 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 14,344 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 12,983 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 12,044 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 8,285 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 8,236 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 9 bar of runout (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2016 7,167 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 5,851 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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DA12 ARZ is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 1,600cc 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 DA12 ARZ, 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.

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What year was DA12 ARZ registered?

DA12 ARZ is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is DA12 ARZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 ARZ 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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