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GK12 UKO

2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,632 mi
Last recorded11,632 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 UKO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 11,632 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 10,047 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 9,768 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 9,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 8,862 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 8,335 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 794 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 6,909 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 5,283 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 3,682 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 1,998 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird 1600?

Based on 5,562 MOT tests across 480 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
773
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
480
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 54
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
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GK12 UKO is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 11,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird 1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK12 UKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK12 UKO registered?

GK12 UKO is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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