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EA12 VGG

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,377 mi
Last recorded5,377 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 160012,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 VGG
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Abs 1600
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 5,377 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 5,372 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 4,799 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 4,788 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 4,234 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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EA12 VGG is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 EA12 VGG, 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 EA12 VGG registered?

EA12 VGG is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600, first registered on 12 May 2012.

Is EA12 VGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 VGG shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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