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HJ12 OZS

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,037 mi
Last recorded20,037 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 160012,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 OZS
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Abs 1600
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 20,037 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 19,527 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 18,768 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 17,071 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 15,870 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 15,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 15,149 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 14,785 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 14,785 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 12,125 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 11,443 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 8,947 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 7,258 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 5,752 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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HJ12 OZS is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJ12 OZS, 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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HJ12 OZS is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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