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FL12 BVJ

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,962 mi
Last recorded24,962 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 BVJ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 24,962 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 23,748 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 23,507 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 23,138 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 22,702 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 22,331 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 21,864 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 21,251 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 19,659 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 16,786 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 15,652 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 14,733 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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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FL12 BVJ is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FL12 BVJ, 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 FL12 BVJ registered?

FL12 BVJ is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is FL12 BVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 BVJ shows 12 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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