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DE12 CNY

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,512 mi
Last recorded6,512 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 160012,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 CNY
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Abs 1600
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2025 6,512 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 6,500 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 6,493 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 6,488 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 6,464 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 6,263 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 6,043 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 5,600 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 4,721 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 4,121 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 3,108 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600?

Based on 2,686 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
895
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
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DE12 CNY is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 12,386 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE12 CNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE12 CNY registered?

DE12 CNY is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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