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GL12 OYO

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,912 mi
Last recorded23,912 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 160012,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 OYO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Abs 1600
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 23,912 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 23,215 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 19,453 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 12,400 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 12,364 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 11,594 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 11,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 10,464 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 9,482 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 7,741 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 6,106 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 5,421 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 4,397 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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GL12 OYO is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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 GL12 OYO, 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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GL12 OYO is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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