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DV12 UMM

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,377 mi
Last recorded30,377 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 UMM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 30,377 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 30,306 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2025 29,179 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 28,588 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 28,250 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 28,050 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 27,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 27,504 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 25,846 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 21,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 17,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 12,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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DV12 UMM is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV12 UMM, 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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DV12 UMM is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 7 April 2012.

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