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DS12 EUK

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,557 mi
Last recorded21,557 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 160012,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 EUK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Abs 1600
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 21,557 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 19,561 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 18,321 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 17,728 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 15,181 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 14,214 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 13,723 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 11,770 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 9,875 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 7,962 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 7,013 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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DS12 EUK 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 DS12 EUK, 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 DS12 EUK registered?

DS12 EUK is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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