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HY12 WNU

2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,938 mi
Last recorded5,938 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm10,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 WNU
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird Storm
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 5,938 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 5,360 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 5,157 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 4,870 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 4,700 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 4,601 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 4,519 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 4,324 miles

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

Nearside 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 8 Jun 2017 4,086 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 3,504 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 3,302 miles

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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HY12 WNU is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY12 WNU, 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 HY12 WNU registered?

HY12 WNU is a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is HY12 WNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 WNU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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