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GK12 UKE

2012 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,221 mi
Last recorded23,221 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird10,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 UKE
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 23,221 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 23,145 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes running under bike (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 22,607 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 22,291 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 22,274 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 21,686 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 21,685 miles

Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 19,393 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 15,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 15,075 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 11,405 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 10,777 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 9,694 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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GK12 UKE is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GK12 UKE, 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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GK12 UKE is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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