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FL12 BWB

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

11,835 mi
Last recorded11,835 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 160012,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 BWB
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Abs 1600
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 11,835 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 10,386 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 9,933 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 9,204 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 8,883 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 8,531 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 8,037 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 7,593 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 6,528 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 5,492 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 5,492 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 4,028 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 2,891 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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FL12 BWB is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FL12 BWB, 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 FL12 BWB registered?

FL12 BWB is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600, first registered on 18 March 2012.

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