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HJ12 PBU

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,361 mi
Last recorded19,361 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm10,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 PBU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Storm
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 19,361 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 18,892 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 18,892 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 18,419 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 17,692 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 16,884 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 16,497 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 15,591 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 15,588 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 13,901 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 12,222 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 10,520 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 9,471 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 7,344 miles

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird Storm?

Based on 1,494 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
844
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
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HJ12 PBU is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 10,250 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 Storm fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ12 PBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird Storm typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird Storm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ12 PBU registered?

HJ12 PBU is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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