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GU12 UKM

2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,332 mi
Last recorded26,332 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 UKM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 26,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 26,294 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 26,181 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 25,392 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 24,259 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 24,259 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 21,158 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 18,340 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 18,340 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 13,483 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 13,009 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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GU12 UKM is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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 GU12 UKM, 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 GU12 UKM registered?

GU12 UKM is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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